Merchant vessel; Cargo vessel; Container ship

Scale: Unknown. A waterline model of a container ship painted in realistic colours. The hull is black with a red band at the waterline and white topping. All the decks are painted brown, and are fully laden with containers, all painted a uniform grey. There are two superstructures, one placed well forward housing the bridge and radar/radio mast. A larger superstructure is positioned aft of the centre of the ship on which is placed twin funnels, situated side by side, painted white with black tops. The company's logo is painted on them in blue and red.

Object Details

ID: ZBA0834
Collection: Ship models
Type: Waterline model; Miniature model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Carpenter, Reginald
Places: Southampton; Devon
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 34 x 240 x 26 mm
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