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 with a thin white between the two. The upperworks, accommodation superstructure and decks are painted a creamy white. The split-level forward deck is fitted with a large single rigged mast and three pairs of cargo cranes with derricks serving three grey covered cargo hatches. The central upper bridge and accommodation superstructure is fitted with eight pairs of lifeboats rigged to davits either side of two tall circular funnels, painted yellow with three red, white and blue bands towards he tops. There are three pairs of large engine room ventilator cowlings painted creamy white surrounding the funnels and a large skylight towards the stern on the boat deck. At the stern, there is a single rigged mast together with a pair of smaller cargo cranes serving two grey covered cargo hatches. There is a raised poop deck fitted with three pairs of lifeboats rigged in davits and on skids running athwartships. The number "152" is written on the underside of the hull.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1030
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: 36 x 135 x 15 mm
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