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IDLEWILD

Built for the West Memphis Ferry Co. at the Rees Yard in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1914. She ran for many years at Memphis as a ferry and excursion boat, then was sold in 1928 to become a full-time excursion boat. She was sold in 1947 and renamed AVALON. Drawn as built in 1914. Original drawings were researched.

Hull size 157.5' x 36' x 5'. Model size at 1:96, 26 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" or 64.6 x 13.4 x 18.3 cm at 1:100. 7 sheets.

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