Cargo vessel

Scale: Unknown. A waterline model of a cargo vessel. The hull is painted black with a red boot topping along the waterline. The upperworks, accommodation superstructure and two decks are painted a creamy white with the foredeck and well deck painted a dark grey. The split-level forward deck is fitted with a single mast rigged three pairs of cargo 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 single tall and circular funnel, painted a buff yellow with a white band and black top. Either side of the funnel is a pair of tall engine room ventilator cowlings while there are four smaller ventilators surrounding a large skylight towards the stern on the boat deck. At the stern, there is a single mast rigged with two pairs of derricks and a pair of tall ventilator/cargo cranes, all of which serve two grey covered cargo hatches. There is a raised poop deck fitted with a pair of lifeboats rigged in davits, either side of an accommodation block. The number "124" is written on the underside of the hull.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1010
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: 26 x 120 x 13 mm
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