Physical description

Model of a traditional couta boat "Ariel" Made of cedar, plywood and balsa. Sails of calico, riggings fine cord. Model is lug rigged. Deck is varnished, combing painted. Copper strip on edge of combing near stern. Hull painted black with fine white stripe. Lower section red. ""Ariel C23" painted on stern in white. Model sits on varnished wooden stand with brass plaque.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: Plaque :- Couta Boat
"ARIEL" Built by J.A. Jones
Melbourne in 1927
approx scale -7/8"= 1 foot
Lug Rigged