SS Elizabeth Sailing Ship Model
Craftsman: Karl Pohlmann
Catalog #: 2019.26.1
Donor: Margaret Wheeler
This scale model SS Elizabeth sailing ship was built by Karl Pohlmann, a former sailor from Mission Park.
Stealth Cruiser (CCN-21, Designed 1969)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.17
Contributor: William Tompkins
Another design by Bill from 1969, this Stealth Cruiser accurately predicted the Zumwalt-class ships that were commissioned starting in 2014.
Steam Powered Tugboat
Craftsman: Jerry Lake
Catalog #: 2023.3.1
Donor: Jerry Lake
Jerry Lake built this Dumas “carol Moran” XL tugboat to house his functional Saito steam engine. The steam powered tugboat is radio controlled.
Super Cyclone Wooden Tether Boat
Craftsman: Robert Lester
Knapp Collection #: 453
Catalog #: 2016.8.29
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The “Super Cyclone” wooden tether boat is powered by a 1940 style Super Cyclone 60. The boat measures 8″-wide, 6-1/2″-tall, 32″-long, and weighs 3.5 pounds.
Tug Boat With Miniature “Wobbler” Steam Engine
Craftsman: William "Scotty" Hewitt
Donor: Wiliam "Scotty" Hewitt
Scotty Hewitt is a former race car driver who turned to machining as a retirement hobby. He has built several contest winning compressed air race cars modeled after vintage dirt track racers. For this project, a miniature J.C. Tanner tugboat, he took plans for a small oscillating steam engine and scaled them down significantly. Mr. […]
Twin Hull R/C Racing Boat
Craftsman: Bob Gregory
Catalog #: 2013.39.1
Contributor: David James
This twin hull R/C racing boat is powered by four K&B single-cylinder racing engines.
USS Acushnet (AT-63, 1908)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.57
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS Acushnet (AT-63, 1908), which was an ocean tug.
USS Albatross (AMC-71, 1944)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.46
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS Albatross (AMC-71, 1944), which was a minesweeper.
USS Bay Springs (AT-60, 1937)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.61
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS Bay Springs (AT-60, 1937), which was a fleet ocean tug.
USS Bonita (SS-165, 1926)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.34
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of the submarine USS Bonita (SS-165, 1926).
USS Case (DD-370, 1936)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.25
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS Case (DD-370, 1936), which was a destroyer.
USS Colorado (BB-45, 1940)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.11
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS Colorado (BB-45, 1940) built by William Tompkins.
USS Connecticut (BB-18, 1907)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.10
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS Connecticut (BB-18, 1907). This was the flagship of Teddy Roosevelt’s “Great White Fleet.”
USS Constitution
Craftsman: Michael Titone
Catalog #: 2011.34.1
Donor: Michael Titone
This 1/78 scale plank-on-frame model of the USS Constitution was built by Michael Titone starting from a Model Shipways kit. Rigging is all functional.
USS Cushing (DD-376, 1937)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.26
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS Cushing (DD-376, 1937), which was a destroyer.
USS Cuyahoga (PT-26/AG-26, 1938)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.56
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS Cuyahoga (PT-26/AG-26, 1938), which was a patrol boat.
USS Dale (DD-353, 1939)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.23
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS Dale (DD-353, 1939), which was a destroyer.
USS Ellis (DD-154, 1927)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.28
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS Ellis (DD-154, 1927), which was a destroyer.
USS Enterprise (CV-6, 1941)
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.4
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model of USS Enterprise (CV-6, 1941). This Yorktown-class carrier was launched in 1936.
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