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unique piece of maritime folk art and history: a custom-crafted presentation model pop-pop steam boat dating to 1971. Built by the "701 Model Shop" and engraved "Outward Bound", this piece was likely commissioned as an internal design prototype, executive desk presentation piece, or commemorative milestone gift.
Embedded securely into the deck is an authentic, aged brass plaque neatly engraved with: "OUTWARD BOUND" / 701 MODEL SHOP / 1971.
Items tied to the prestigious Outward Bound outdoor education organization from the early 1970s are rare and highly sought after by alumni, historians, and maritime collectors. The chunky, wide-beamed hull shape is a direct scale nod to the rugged wooden pulling boats and cutters used to teach wilderness seamanship during this iconic era of the program.
8” tall , 9.5” long, 6” wide
