Civilian Captain's hats

[Noah McCann]

Hello everyone,

I have seen some older discussion on this subject, but no one has seemed to have a great answer.

I am wondering where to find a civilian captain's cap like the one on Capt. Engelhorn in the film "King Kong" (see image below). It is somewhat like a U-Boat captain's hat, but without the direct ties to Naziism. I really like this style of cap, but cannot seem to find one anywhere.

Sterkowski has a cool hat they call a "Kashubia Merchant Fleet Cap" (https://sterkowski.com/en/caps/63-peaked-skippers-cap.html) that I like, but I am not a fan of the 1-month shipping.

Does anyone know where to get a civilian U-Boat style cap of decent quality?

Thanks!

 

[johnnycanuck]

Try Greek fishermans cap. I know http://www.villagehatshop.com/category/78/-1/greek-fisherman-caps.html?&Order=13 carries many different models but I have no first hand experience. Finding anything other than black may be a challenge.
An old scout master (ex merchant marine) wore one but I think he got it at a surplus store. Hope that helps.
Johnny

 

[RJR]

My Sterkowski didn't take long at all.Otherwise Barry simonds makes a motorists cap.

 

[DougC]

try this link

http://www.warhats.com/vintage-yacht-cap-white-top.html

 

[Redfokker]

try tis link

http://www.warhats.com/vintage-yacht-cap-white-top.html

Cool!! Not that I need any diversions (look, a squirrel!!) but this website is kind of special! Pricy, but interesting.

 

[DougC]

Yeah--I just found that site this morning. I'm no expert, but, some of those hats look original--either very cool work or amazing finds!

 

[Noah McCann]

War Hats does great work, but the price is steep. I was looking at this one: http://stores.captainsquartersuniforms-store.com/yachting-cap-001/ . Any experience?

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

Hello everyone,

I have seen some older discussion on this subject, but no one has seemed to have a great answer.

I am wondering where to find a civilian captain's cap like the one on Capt. Engelhorn in the film "King Kong" (see image below). It is somewhat like a U-Boat captain's hat, but without the direct ties to Naziism. I really like this style of cap, but cannot seem to find one anywhere.

Sterkowski has a cool hat they call a "Kashubia Merchant Fleet Cap" (https://sterkowski.com/en/caps/63-peaked-skippers-cap.html) that I like, but I am not a fan of the 1-month shipping.

Does anyone know where to get a civilian U-Boat style cap of decent quality?

Thanks!

Looks a lot like this hat:

https://sterkowski.com/caps/148-maciejowka-duty-cap-black.html

But with a lighter color body. You might contact them to see if it can be purchased with a natural or white cloth.

 

[Forrestal]

Old Fisherman with Pipe and Sterkowski Captains hat