Boat builders in the New Bedford area of Massachusetts are responsible for this design of a light, seaworthy, a capacious boat to be used in the open occean in the dangerous business of whaling. "Moby Dick" provides the best descriptoin of the process.

The small size and complexity of this model make it suitable for the experienced modeler who is used to doing fine woodwork in miniature. with some pre-cut parts, printed wood to be shaped by the modeler, planking, brass fittins, dowels, sailcloth, instruction and full-sized plans.