Demonstration Model, Life Raft, 1881

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Object Details

Description

This model represents an 1881 life raft by Frederick S. Allen of Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts Made with only a few parts, the raft was easy to use and collapse for storage. It was made of three barrels attached with wood strips in a triangular shape on the top and bottom. In the center there was rope webbing, with three oars included. Although tested, the raft was never used.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Frederick S. Allen

date made

ca 1881

patent date

1881-04-24

ID Number

TR.160184

accession number

12246

patent number

240,634

catalog number

160184

Object Name

patent model, life raft

life raft, patent model

Object Type

Patent Model

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

metal (overall material)

associated place

United States: Massachusetts, Elizabeth Islands, Cuttyhunk Island

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Work and Industry: Maritime

America on the Move

Transportation

Ship Models

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-f4b4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_687545