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"London" Model

"London" Model

A model of the "London", a fast-sailing general-cargo ship ordered by the English directly from builders in New York. Colonial shipbuilding had prospered due to the availability of timber, and American ships sold well overseas.
Galleries: Model Boats & Ships, Ships, Smithsonian Museum of American History
Keywords: american history, america, boat, cargo, district of columbia, generalcargo, history, london, model, museum, national museum of american history, sail, sailing, ship, smithsonian, smithsonian museum of american history, transportation, washington dc
Photo Location: National Museum of American History, Washington, DC
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 06/25/2009
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 38°53'28.53"N 77°1'48.04"W
Picture Number: 738