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Yacht designers--United States

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 74 Collections and/or Records:

Florence Oak(V Bottom Schooner) 22' - 4 3/4" x 20'-0" x 7'-8" x 3'-0" For: Mr. and Mrs. Jacob F. Hess Jr.

 Series
Identifier: SP.145.842
Scope and Contents

SP.145-842.1-Sail and Deck Arrangement SP.145.842.2-Construction and Arrangement SP.145.842.3-Lines SP.145.842.4-Construction and Arrangement Section SP.145.842.5-Offsets SP.145.842.6-Proposed Arrangement

Dates: Majority of material found within 1919-1993

Gail (V Bottom Utility Cruiser) 23'-0 1/4" x 21'-0" x 7'-10" x 1'-11", 1953-01

 Series
Identifier: SP.145.710
Scope and Contents

SP.145.710.1-Offsets SP.145.710.2-Lines SP.145.710.3-Profile and Deck SP.145.710.4-Construction Cabin Plan

Dates: 1953-01

Great Bear (V Bottom Power Cruiser with Sails) 36'-8 1/2" x 34'-0" x 10'-5" x 2'-10" , 1965-10

 Series
Identifier: SP.145.840
Scope and Contents

SP.145.840.1-Offsets SP.145.840.2-Lines SP.145.840.3-Inboard Profile and Arrangement SP.145.840.4-Sail Plan and Deck Arrangement SP.145.840.5-Construction Arrangement

Dates: 1965-10

Henry A. Scheel Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SP-Coll-023
Abstract

Plans of Henry A. Scheel's yacht designs. Some waritme work as well as reference plans of other designers are included.

Dates: 1926 - 1993

Henry B. Nevins, Inc. Shipyard Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SP-Coll-028
Abstract

Designs for yachts built by Henry B. Nevins, Inc. Designers include George F. Crouch, Charles D. Mower, Clinton H. Crane, Frederick M. Hoyt, Henry J. Gielow, Inc., Tams & King, Inc. and William Gardner & Co.

Dates: 1913 - 1942

Henry M. Devereux Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SP-Coll-120
Abstract

This collection consists primarily of yachts and recreational vessels in sail and power. Mr. Devereux's commercial work is also represented, as well as the work of other designers.

Dates: 1905 - 1974

House Boat 18'-0" x 9'-0" x 0'-8", 1949-05

 Series
Identifier: SP.145.632
Scope and Contents

SP.145.632.1-Lines SP.145.632.2-Construction Plans SP.145.632.3-Profile and Arrangement

Dates: 1949-05

Island Princess (V Bottom Schooner) 36'-7" x 29'-0" x 10'-6" x 4'-9" , 1963-06

 Series
Identifier: SP.145.825
Scope and Contents

SP.145.825.1-Sail Plan and Deck Arrangement SP.145.825.2-Construction Arrangement SP.145.825.3-Lines SP.145.825.4-Offsets SP.145.825.5-Channels SP.145.825.6-Hull Construction

Dates: 1963-06

Jog Along (V Bottom Outboard Cruiser) 22'-1" x 20'-0" x 7'-10" x 1'-11", 1958-02

 Series
Identifier: SP.145.790
Scope and Contents

SP.145.790.1-Offsets SP.145.790.2-Lines SP.145.790.3-Construction SP.145.790.4-Profile

Dates: 1958-02

L. Francis Herreshoff Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SP-Coll-038
Abstract

The L. Francis Herreshoff collection consists of designs for racing and cruising yachts, canoes, kayaks and other small craft that Herreshoff produced as an independent designer. The collection also includes early work for W. Starling Burgess and illustrations from Norman L. Skene's book "Elements of Yacht Design," as well as plans from other designers.

Dates: 1887 - 1977