by Dave Baker
Member since 10-Mar-2000
Build Type: Kit→ Artesania Latina
Country: United States
Era: 1700-1815
Length Range: 040-80 feet (12-24m)
Model Material: Wood
Model Type: Static
Propulsion Type: Impeller→ Sail
Scale: 1:50
Subject Type: Vessel→ Working→ Pilot
Swift was an early 19th century Virginia pilot boat. The technical features of the pilot boats led the great naval powers of the time to enlarge them, creating the famous Baltimore Clipper class.
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