Essex
Sold PopularBy: Erik A.R. Ronnberg Jr.
The Essex pinky became popular c.1820, the design embodied sea-worthiness, comfort in heavy weather and good sailing qualities, combined with carrying capacity. Full-ended, with low, rounding floors & perfectly balanced. Between 1815 and 1840, the pinky schooner became very popular in the mackerel fishing, where it was known as a "jigger" from the type of fishing jig used.
Model type: Fishing, Sail
Scale: 3/16" = 1'
Size: 19 1/2" x 7 3/4" x 17 1/2"
Class: A
Code: FSH 2102