frank-treat-fulcher-nc-1878-1971-model-of-the-george-w-wells-schooner
Lot 7040
Frank Treat Fulcher (NC, 1878-1971), Model of the George W. Wells Schooner
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Ocracoke, North Carolina, carved and assembled wood with polychrome paint, string, six masted model of the historic shipwrecked vessel at off the shoals of Ocracoke, NC, sits on custom carved stand.

Length 34.5 in.

Fulcher was a notable figure known for his rich maritime history. Born in 1878, he began sailing at a young age, gaining experience on various ships and eventually rising through the ranks to become a skilled seaman. His adventures included navigating through storms, shipwrecks, and even mutinies. Fulcher's life was a testament to the enduring spirit of seafaring traditions on the Outer Banks. His legacy reflects the unique maritime culture of Ocracoke and the broader history of coastal North Carolina.

Overall good estate condition, paint flaking, few detached strings, some age toning to paint, some yellowing varnish.