Passenger/cargo vessel

Scale:Unknown. A waterline model of a passenger/cargo vessel. The hull is painted black with a green at the waterline while the decks, upperworks and accommodation are painted a creamy white. The split level foredeck is fitted with a single mast rigged with three pairs of cargo derricks, and two smaller cargo cranes just forward of the bridge, all serving a three grey covered cargo hatches. The upper decks are fitted with seven pairs of lifeboats rigged to davits, some of which are double banked and also mounted on skids, running either side of a tall, oval-shaped funnel painted a buff yellow. There are also seven pairs of engine room ventilator cowlings painted white on the boat deck surrounding the funnel. At the stern, there is another mast rigged with cargo derricks, and a pair of smaller cargo masts with derricks, all of which serve three grey covered cargo hatches. There are two pairs of lifeboats rigged in davits. The number "105" is written on the underside of the hull.

Object Details

ID: ZBA0854
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: 38 x 145 x 15 mm