Merchant vessel; Cargo vessel; Container ship

Scale: Unknown. A waterline model of a container ship painted in realistic colours. The hull is painted a Prussian blue, with white topping and a red band at the waterline. The decks and the 40 ft and 20 ft containers stored on deck are painted a uniform grey. The superstructure is located at the stern and painted white, abaft of which are a pair of tall white funnels with black tops. A vehicle ramp at the stern is depicted in its stowed position. A logo of a letter "A" formed by two arrows, is marked in cream on the port and starboard hull sides.

Object Details

ID: ZBA0900
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: 30 x 165 x 20 mm