Member Model – Paul’s Emma C. Berry

The Emma C. Berry was built in Noank Connecticut in 1867.  She was a fishing “smack” which meant she was outfitted with a live well to keep the fish fresh until she returned to port.  

In 1967 she was donated to the Mystic Seaport Nautical Museum in Connecticut.  They created “as made” drawings and I was fortunate to obtain a set.  

Over two winters I built her from scratch with a planked hull and planked deck.  When she was finished we went to Mystic to compare her to the original.  Seems I did fairly well.