Provident: Wooden Ship Model

Provident: Wooden Ship Model

The history of the Provident is inextricably linked with that of the Brixham Sailing Trawlers, or smacks as they are known.

Provident: Wooden Ship Model

Where appropriate, all scale ship models are constructed with hardwood using the plank-on-frame technique and built to scale using ships' drawings. The models use cotton sails and rigging and in the case of the larger vessels are suitable for use as exhibits in galleries or museums. Many models are available in Large and Small sizes with both versions offering the same level of detail.

Stocks of most models are held but you should allow up to 8 weeks for some of the larger models. If you have specific enquiries for other ships, please contact us. Models are shipped all over the world in secure packaging at very reasonable prices.

In any event, if you have any queries, please contact us by mail or call us by telephone and we will be pleased to help.

Length (cm)	Width (cm)	Height (cm)	Type	Nation
68	15	52	Trawler	UK

Provident: Ship's History

In the late 1980s, Brixham was home to over 200 trawlers and accompanying seamen. The main fishing grounds extended into the Irish Sea and the Bristol Channel with Brixham ranked alongside Grimsby and Lowestoft as one of England’s leading fisheries.

A number of factors and events contributed to the disappearance of the famous trawlers, ranging from the introduction of steam trawlers as early as 1869, the lack of corporate and government financing, the small harbours and lack of infrastructure (e.g. the railway did not reach the harbour), the hard life appertaining to fisherman and last but not least the First World War.

As a result, the fleet was reduced to 90 in 1918 and by 1935 numbered only 25, with trawler numbers were down to single numbers by 1939.

Interestingly, the Provident would have been one of the last of the trawlers to have been built and, together with the Leader, comprises two of the last working sailing trawlers still afloat. This undoubtedly contributes to the legacy of the famous smack today and there is now a revival of interest in the trawling heritage of Brixham.

In 1993, The Island Trust (www.theislandtrust.org.uk) bought the Provident, which is now managed by The Trinity Sailing Foundation in Brixham.

The Island Trust, a registered charity, was formed in 1973 on the inspiration of the late Hubert Monroe QC, who was Commodore of the Island Cruising club at Salcombe. His idea was to provide sailing opportunities for disadvantaged young people who would not otherwise have been able to afford it.

The Provident has since been completely transformed and now has the benefit of a diesel engine, GPS positioning, radar and acoustic depth sounder equipment. She now sails as a sail-training vessel with a crew of 15 compared with a crew of 3 when she originally set sail.

Models are handmade so delivery time may vary. Please contact us for more details

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