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Model Fifie and Zulu herring fishing boats

Model Fifie and Zulu herring fishing boats

Date Added: 09 March 2012 Year: 1970 Institution Name: dnhhl Cat No: | 2003_307_001 | Picture No: 10977

Six model boats mounted on a piece of plywood. The boats are models of Fifie and Zulu herring fishing boats, which fished out of Embo. Three are named : Tern (WK11), Lochloy (WK145) and Unity (WK302). Two more have a registration number: WK73 and WK7. A small rowing boat is unmarked and has come loose from the board.

The boats are modelled on a small scale, the longest being 112mm. They are beautifully made and in good condition. The maker was Donald Levack Robertson, information about whom is given in the accompanying obituary.

Dimensions: Width 325mm - Height 85mm depth 100mm

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