Cargo vessel
Scale: Unknown. A waterline model of a cargo vessel. The hull is painted black with a white stripe running along the entire length of the vessel, just below the upperworks, and a brick red stripe at the waterline. The decks are brick red with mid-grey cargo hatch covers, all served by derricks. The foredeck has one hatch; the main cargo deck has two large hatches with twin derrick masts between them, and a pair of derrick cranes aft; The aft cargo deck has four smaller cargo hatches, inline, and a derrick mast between the first and second hatches and a pair of small derricks between the third and fourth hatches. The stern deck is painted cream. The superstructure is placed amidships and is painted white. The forward elevation is convex in shape, giving it a streamlined appearance. The superstructure accommodates a radar mast, two derricks, four lifeboats, and a single funnel which is painted black with two narrow red stripes around the top.
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Object Details
ID: | ZBA0994 |
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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 140 x 18 mm |