Historical information

Model of Maud made in 2012 by Malcolm Gibson in Geelong.
Actual couta boat Maud was launched in 1927 built by Lars Halvorsen and now moored in Queenscliff

Significance

MAUD is a wooden sailing vessel built in Victoria for fishing. It is an example of the Victorian couta boat class with a design adaptation for local conditions. It was built and designed by Peter Locke Jnr, at Queenscliff Victoria in 1931, with shallower draft than most couta boats so that it could operate from Barwon Heads. It is the only remaining couta boat from the Barwon Heads fleet.

Physical description

Scale model of Couta Boat Maud housed in a purpose built display case made by Showfront (owned by John Tiller)