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Originating in 16th
century Europe, the Pinky received its name from its uplifted, narrow,
or “pinked” stern. These sturdy, seaworthy craft ruled the New England
fishing industry from 1815 to 1840. They were gradually replaced by the
larger, faster Gloucester schooners. Because of their stability and
grace, many pinky schooners were built as pleasure boats in the late
1900’s.
Model Shipways’
plans are based on original drawings by Howard I. Chapelle for a typical
Maine pinky, a boat he had built and actually sailed. Launched in 1937,
Chapelle’s Glad Tidings was a two-masted schooner with a gaff
rigged fore and aft mainsail, and single jib.
Model
Shipways Glad Tidings
contains features never before seen on any commercially available kit.
We’ve laser cut the bulwark strakes, and our plans show the spiling and
placement of the hull planking strips to exact dimension. Single
plank-on-bulkhead construction uses laser cut plywood, basswood and
cherry components. Expertly cast Britannia metal castings include anchor
shanks, smoke stacks, windlass, cabin port-lights and turnbuckles. Brass
is used for eyebolts, split rings, nail and other fittings. Keel, stem,
hull and deck planking strips, dowels for masts and yards are fine
basswood. Six diameters of beige standing and black running rigging,
deadeyes and four sizes of blocks guarantee a realistic replica. Five
sheets of detailed plans and illustrated step-by-step instruction manual
assure trouble-free assembly. (Display base and pedestals are not
included.)
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