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Watercraft ➔ Kayak

Identifier:

117315

Description:

This is a northern Alaskan kayak with a double-bladed paddle. It has a pointed and slightly upcurved bow; stern pointed with long forward slope at the bottom; hatch set at angle with covered deck rising to forward edge. 

This was collected by Captain Michael Augustine Healy (September 22, 1839 – August 30, 1904) in Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, 1888. According to several online sources, Captain Healy is recognized as the first man of African-American descent to command a ship of the United States government.

Date:

1883 – 1893

Materials:

Wood, Hide

Dimensions:

15.5" h 19.5" w 217" d

Current Location Status:

In Storage

Collection Tier:

Tier 2

Source:

Gift Of U. S. National Museum

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Related Entities:

U.S. National Museum (donor) Matthew Augustine Healy (donor)

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