Passenger/cargo vessel

Scale: Unknown. Waterline model of a passenger / cargo vessel. The hull is painted black above a light brown boot topping along the waterline. The decks are painted a creamy white and are compete with nine cargo hatches with grey covers, all of which are served by eight cargo masts with derricks. There is a raised forecastle deck at the bow while at the stern there is also a raised deck with additional accommodation above. The bridge and accommodation superstructure is painted white and comprises of three decks, the uppermost of which is painted a creamy white. The boat deck is rigged with six pairs of lifeboats with davits stowed one above the other and a smaller pair of lifeboats just aft of the bridge. There are eight ventilation cowlings painted black with red interiors, four of which are aft of the funnel while the other four are situated around the base of the funnel. The funnel is painted black with a deep red stripe on which is painted in white the letter 'S' with a vertical line through it. On base of model: "63".

Object Details

ID: ZBA0990
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: 27 x 140 x 15 mm
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