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Newport boats

Scope note

Catboats generally characterized by a deep keel, raked stem and transom, and loose-footed gaff sails; sometimes with bowsprit and jib and usually 20 to 24 feet long; originally built around the point at Newport, Rhode Island.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000254318

Broader Terms used

catboats

Equivalent Terms used

Newport boat

Created

12yrs ago

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