WHRR-01-C
Consignment
This is a Consignment sale set we are offering. It comes in its original box and is in like new condition.
John Jenkins Designs WHRR-01 Whaleboat with Rangers
Limited Edition #132 of 350 sets.
In the early days of the French and Indian War, birch-bark canoes and
“bateauxs” (rowing vessels made for transporting goods) were used by
the Rangers for traveling across the northern lakes.
The bateaux were known as “stupid, clumsy, worthless things”. These were
heavy and awkward to move overland.
In 1756 whaleboats were introduced, which were brought in from Cape Cod
and Nantucket. These were made of light cedar planking, were fast moving
and were light to carry overland when needed.
They were designed for speed, they had keels, round bottoms and sharp
ends, which allowed for a quick change of direction, and allowed for
agile handling even in rough waters.
20 total pieces are included in this set.