Passenger/cargo vessel

Scale: Unknown. A waterline model of a passenger / cargo vessel. The hull is painted white with brick red brown boot topping along the waterline. The upperworks, accommodation superstructure and decks are painted a creamy white. The split-level forward deck is fitted with a large single mast rigged with two pairs of derricks serving two grey covered cargo hatches. The central upper bridge and accommodation superstructure is fitted with two pairs of lifeboats rigged to davits either side of a tall circular funnel, painted a buff yellow with a black top, with a red band and white diamond. There are four pairs of various sized engine room ventilator cowlings painted buff yellow surrounding the funnel and deck accommodation. At the stern, there is a single mast rigged with two pairs of derricks serving two grey covered cargo hatches. There is a raised poop deck fitted with a single lifeboat rigged in davits on the port side. The number "160" is written on the underside of the hull.

Object Details

ID: ZBA0908
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 105 x 15 mm
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