Passenger/cargo vessel

Scale: Unknown. A waterline model of a passenger / cargo vessel. The hull is painted a light grey with light 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 and small mast, a pair of small cargo masts, all rigged in total with five pairs of cargo derricks serving three grey covered cargo hatches. The central upper bridge and accommodation superstructure is fitted with three pairs of lifeboats rigged to davits either side of a single tall oval-shaped funnel, painted black with two red bands on which is painted a plume of feathers in white. There are four pairs of engine room ventilator cowlings painted creamy white and black surrounding the funnel and near a skylight towards the stern on the boat deck. At the stern, there is are two cargo masts and a pair of cargo cranes, all rigged with derricks and serving three grey covered cargo hatches. There is a raised accommodation block on deck on which are two bridge wings that slightly overhang the stern. The number "116" is written on the underside of the hull.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1000
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: 32 x 130 x 18 mm
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