Watercraft
“Miss Belle Isle”
North America
“Miss Belle Isle”, 1925, is one of the oldest known Chris-Craft boats in existence.
The International
Small Craft Center
Browse the collection of small craft at The Mariners’ Museum using the “EXPLORE THE CATALOG” button below. The exhibit features a wide array of vessels from around the world, and can be discovered by navigating the maps as well. During your journey, you can return to the home page using the the logo above.
Featured Craft
Watercraft
Coracle
Europe
The coracle has been in use in Wales since the 7th century, and today is used along the Towy River by fishermen angling for salmon and sea trout.
Watercraft
Gondola
Europe
Gondolas are still used to carry visitors and native Venetians on the narrow canals of Venice.
Watercraft
Sampan
Asia & the Pacific
The sampan serves two important purposes: it is a place where a family lives, sleeps, and eats; and it is a source of income as a water taxi.
