Herreshoff #193004es [Model Yacht (Whirlwind)]

"[1930-07-25] Fri 25: ... Began to set up frames & keel of model yacht [#193004es] on Whirlwind's lines. ...
[1930-07-28] Mon 28: ... Began planking model yacht [#193004es Whirlwind] in afternoon. ...
[1930-07-31] Thu 31: ... Working on planking model yacht [#193004es Whirlwind]. ...
[1930-08-04] Mon 4: ... At work on model yacht [#193004es Whirlwind].
[1930-08-14] Thu 14: ... Finished planking model of Whirlwind [#193004es] --- 6-1/2 weeks from laying down [i.e. lofting].
[1930-08-17] Sun 17: ... Finished lead pattern for model [#193004es Whirlwind] & took [it] off [the] board. W[ei]g[h]t of hull, planked & deck frame in [is] 2.8 lbs.
[1930-08-25] Mon 25: ... Began laying deck of Whirlwind model [#193004es]. ...
[1930-08-26] Tue 26: ... At work laying deck on Whirlwind model [#193004es]. ...
[1930-08-29] Fri 29: ... I finished laying [the] deck of Whirlwind model [#193004es]. ...
[1930-09-01] Mon 1: ... I work on model yacht [#193004es Whirlwind] and write letters.
[1930-09-07] Sun 7: ... I have priming coat [of paint] on Whirlwind model [#193004es]. ...
[1930-10-10] Fri 10: ... Whirlwind model [#193004es] [is] being painted. ...
[1930-10-19] Sun 19: ... Began rigging up Whirlwind model [#193004es] after being painted." (Source: Herreshoff, Nathanael G. Diary, 1930. Manuscript (excerpts). Diary access courtesy of Halsey C. Herreshoff.)

"N. G. Herreshoff Bristol, R. I. Aug. 17, 1930 {1930/08/17} Dear Francis - ... I hope you will make us a visit while they are here, so to see them. As another inducment I have the model Whirlwind all planked and nearly ready to lay deck, and I think looks very well. With the planking completed and deck beams all in it weighs 2.8 lbs. = 11 3/4% of displacment. I think 1.2 (lbs) will complete hull, which will be 15 1/2% of displ if rig is 1 lb. There will be about 80 1/2% for ballast, or 21 lb. to 26 lbs. total displ. ..." (Source: Mystic Seaport Museum, L. Francis Herreshoff Collection, Box 17, Folder 6: Letter from N. G. Herreshoff to L. F. Herreshoff.)

"Sailing model of M Class sloop, made by N. G. Herreshoff
Herreshoff, N. G.
wood; metal; textile
87 1/2 x 10 7/8 x 67 1/2 in.
Sailing model of double-ended sloop yacht, built by N.G. Herreshoff, possibly from designs of L.F. Herreshoff (possibly M Class, [Marblehead 50-800]; double-ended, indicating LFH design, c. 1936). Includes self steering vane, removable hatch cover with two screws to turn internal latches, gunter rig, mainmast with cotton sail and wishbone boom, jib with cotton sail and wishbone boom, running rigging, white bottom and topsides, green waterline, varnished deck.
UNIDENTIFIED sloop
1985.127.2. [It is not entirely clear what the dimensions denote: Overall length x width x height?]" (Source: http://mobius.mysticseaport.org/results.php?term=1985.127.2&module=objects&type=keyword&x=0&y=0, retrieved April 16, 2018.)

"[Item Description:] Penciled calculations and dimensions comparing 'WHIRLWIND Francis [design number] # 44' and 'Model [#193004es WHIRLWIND] at 1/24th' with model dimensions being 65in LOA, 43in LWL, 10 13/16in beam, breadth w.l. 10 3/8in, 7 3/4in draft. Including weight calculations and measurements. More weight calculations on verso." (Source: Herreshoff, N.G. (creator). Penciled Calculations. Halsey C. Herreshoff Collection at the Herreshoff Marine Museum Item MRDE02_04730. Folder [no #]. No date (1930-07 ?).)
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"[Item Description:] Penciled sailplan titled 'Whirlwind model [#193004es] 1/4in size. Summer of 1930'. With calculations arriving at a sail area of 1658sqin and calculations to determine the sail area for rating (1742sqin) and the rating (36.2in). With note 'Jan[uar]y 1, 1932. Rig to be cut down by shortening mast 6in and cutting off foot of sails. Mainsail … 960sqin. Jib 408sqin. Total 1368sqin. By rule ... 1438[sqin]. Rating ... 33[in]'. On verso is another sailplan of a centerboard sliding-gunter sloop [#1164s LOUISE ANN] marked 'Not used' in red pencil and showing forestay and mast to be moved aft (?) by 9in. With sail area calculations 'Actual. M[ain]s[ail] ... 180sqft. Jib ... 46[sqft]. [Total] 226[sqft]. Rule Ms ... 184sqft. J[ib] ... 50[sqft]. [Total] 234[sqft]'. Compare this plan with HMCo Plan HH.5.10484 (130-172 A) 'Sail plan for day sailing boat #1164 18ft-7in l.w.l. (1930-08-00)' where the forward moved forestay is penciled. " (Source: Herreshoff, N.G. (creator). Penciled Sailplan. Halsey C. Herreshoff Collection at the Herreshoff Marine Museum Item MRDE02_04840. Folder [no #]. Summer of 1930.)
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Note: This list of archival documents contains in an unedited form any and all which mention #193004es [Model Yacht (Whirlwind)] even if just in a cursory way. Permission to digitize, transcribe and display is gratefully acknowledged.

"This model (on loan from Mystic Seaport Museum) was exhibited in the M.I.T. Museum's Herreshoff exhibition in 2018/2019." (Source: van der Linde, Claas. December 14, 2018.)

"This model was apparently for many years on display in the great hall of the Herreshoff Castle at Crocker Park in Marblehead." (Source: van der Linde, Claas. February 20, 2019.)

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