Ship model of a Chinese junk (Wuhan) - cargo and passengers junk
Description
Junk for the transportation of both passengers and cargo. An old label on the roof of the cabin characterises the type to be a ‘small freighter, lighter’. The distinct stempost and the flaring aft swim head are according to Audemard typical of Wuhan ships.
Model built of planks and transverse bulkheads. Flat bottom, fore and aft slightly rising. On the fore-foot stands an upward broadening stempost, on the heel there is a curved, upwards narrowing sternpost. Angular bilges, straight, flaring sides made out of a single plank, on the stern raised by a separate part. Strong sheer. On the fore cuddy board, two catheads, linked by a curved transverse beam. Raised hatch coaming with one fixed element, hatch and mast beam. Behind the mast on the raised side coaming a cabin. Gangway from the raised side coaming up to the back of the cabin. Behind the cabin a wheelhouse. Balanced rudder with straight back, bent top. Mast with standing lug. Cotton cloth sail with one broad cloth and two narrow ones.