Shamrock Half Hull
Since the 18th century it has been customary for shipwrights to fashion a half-model of a ship prior to construction.  Handcrafted forms similar to these enabled the builder to study and perfect the hull design before a complete set of plans were drawn. 

You will admire this beautiful rendition of Thomas Lipton's Shamrock V J-Class challenger to the 1930 America's Cup races. This hand-crafted hull with dark green topsides, white boot stripe and stained and varnished hull is mounted on a mahogany backboard with brass nameplate.