An exhibition standard model of J.P. Morgan's steam yacht Corsair (II)

W. HITCHCOCK

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An exhibition standard model of J.P. Morgan's steam yacht Corsair (II)
W. Hitchcock
a solid hull with painted red bottom, black topsides with inset portholes, black waist, planked and pegged decks fitted with numerous details including: jackstaff, anchor davit, anchors, anchor windlass, bollards, skylights, cabin structures, search lights, deck railings, ship's wheel, binnacles, engine telegraphs, ladders, ventilators, funnel, four ship's boats on davits, docking wheel, flagstaff, propeller, and many other details. Displayed on two brass pedestals within a mahogany framed glass case and matching stand.
65½ x 63¾ in. (166.4 x 161.9 cm.) cased on stand.

Lot Essay

Built for J. Pierpont Morgan in 1890, the Corsair served as a notable flagship. In April 1898, Morgan sold her to the US Navy for $225,000. The Navy converted her to a dispatch vessel and patrol gun boat, and named her USS Gloucester. She was sold out of the Navy in 1919 and into commercial service. The Corsair was destroyed in a hurricane at Pensacola, Florida.

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