Passenger/cargo vessel

Scale: Unknown. A waterline model of a passenger/cargo vessel. The hull is painted black with a light brown boot topping along the waterline. The upperworks, accommodation and decks are all painted a creamy white. The split-level forward deck is fitted with a large single mast is rigged with four cargo derricks and together with two cranes just forward of the bridge, serving two grey covered cargo hatches. The central upper bridge and accommodation superstructure is fitted with five pairs of lifeboats rigged to davits either side of a pair of tall, circular funnels which are painted a yellow buff with black tops. Just aft of the bridge are a pair of cargo cranes serving a single grey covered cargo hatch and either side of the two funnels are a number of engine room ventilation cowlings painted a yellow buff. At the stern, there is another large single mast, together with four smaller cargo cranes serving two small grey covered cargo hatches. There are also two pairs of lifeboats rigged in davits on the lower deck of the stern. The number "138" is written on the underside of the hull.

Object Details

ID: ZBA0848
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: 40 x 140 x 15 mm