Passenger/cargo vessel

Scale: Unknown. A waterline model of a passenger / cargo vessel. The hull is painted a light grey with light green boot topping along the waterline at the bow and a thin red line at deck level. The upperworks and accommodation superstructure painted in a creamy white with the decks finished in a natural wood. The split-level forward deck is fitted with a large single mast rigged with a pair of derricks, serving two grey covered cargo hatches. The central upper bridge and accommodation superstructure is fitted with four pairs of lifeboats rigged to davits either side of two slightly raking oval-shaped funnels, painted red with black tops. There are three large engine room ventilator cowlings painted a light brown located randomly around the boatdeck together with several smaller deck fittings finished in white. At the stern, there is a single mast rigged with a derrick serve a grey covered cargo hatch. There is a raised poop deck fitted with a set of bridgewings and single sternwalk above. The number "400" is written on the underside of the hull.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1082
Collection: Ship models
Type: Waterline model; Miniature model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Carpenter, Reginald
Places: Devon; Southampton
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 25 x 95 x 12 mm