Passenger/cargo vessel
Scale: Unknown. A waterline model of a passenger / cargo vessel. The hull is painted black with an olive green 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 mast surrounded by four pairs of cargo cranes serving three grey covered cargo hatches. The central upper bridge and accommodation superstructure is fitted with seven pairs of lifeboats rigged to davits either side of two oval-shaped funnels, painted black. There are four pairs of large engine room ventilator cowlings, also painted which are situated at the base of each funnel. At the stern, there is a single mast together with three pairs cargo cranes serving three grey covered cargo hatches. Just forward of the mast is a small raised deck while the raised poop deck right aft is fitted with four lifeboats rigged in davits and on skids. The number "57" is written on the underside of the hull.
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Object Details
ID: | ZBA1063 |
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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: 40 x 150 x 15 mm |