Key details
- Current boat name
- n/a
- Boat class
- 7423
- Function
- Fishing and Hunting
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 1.49 / 4ft 11in
- Beam (m / ft)
- 1.07 / 3ft 6in
- Propulsion
- Paddle
Design and build
- Designer
- Traditional
- Place of build
- River Teifi
Current status
- Present use
- Museum/NMMC
History
The date of build of this salmon fishing coracle is unknown. It is of a type used on the River Teifi. It is bluntly triangular in plan with the apex forming the stern. A distinguishing feature is that the frame is made from willow laths with a plaited band of hazel withies around the circumference. The deal seat is supported by wooden pillars set into a wooden bar on the floor on the left hand side. The paddle for this type is a single piece with a shaped grip. It was presented to NMM by Mr John Holt in 1972. October 2007