No 8. Model of Oyster Smack
James Duncan Foster was born in 1858 the third son of William Foster. Between 1885 and 1900 J.D. Foster built 11 oyster fishing smacks. Many shipbuilding experts consider these vessels to be the finest working sailing craft ever seen in the harbours of Britain. Echo, the last of these, which is probably the most well-known of his fleet, was chosen for the logo of Emsworth Maritime and Historical Trust. This model was donated to the museum by David Rudkin, the principal founder of Emsworth Museum. Our space for temporary exhibitions is named after him – “The David Rudkin Room”
Find the model in the ship cabinet in the main exhibition hall.