A very accurate full hull model built at a scale of 1:24 and constructed with the plank on frame method. The model is decked, equipped and rigged, with the sails set. It was made by J. Hodgson in 1880, who was a young shipwright and able to make detailed measurements of the actual vessel whilst it was in dry-dock at Hull. It illustrates the sailing trawler at its peak of development and is fitted with fishing gear and the newly introduced steam capstan on the foredeck. The quality of his work was recognised when the model was awarded a Gold Medal at the International Fisheries Exhibition held in London in 1883.

The name ‘Authentic’ is on the inside of the stern counter and ‘Authentic Hull’ is on the stern. The port registration ‘H 1883’, which is fictional, appears on the port and starboard bows and mainsail. The hull, which is largely made from oak and beechwood, is fully planked on the starboard side and partially planked to show framing on the port side. The ‘Authentic’ was built at Burton Slather in 1880 and owned by Charles Farr of Hull.