Patent Model - Ship's Hull
Maker and role
Patrick O'Brien (Canadian), Patentee
Production date
Nov 28 1893
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood
Measurements
1 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 1 1/4" (3.8 x 29.2 x 3.2cm)
Description
O'Brien's patent "relates to an improvement in the construction of the hulls of vessels, and has for its object to construct a hull in such a manner that a maximum of speed will be attained together with a maximum of safety, and further to construct the hull in such shape that drift to leeward will be in a great measure avoided." (Patent Number 509,672)
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Object number
2015.14.3653a,b
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