Cargo vessel

Scale: Unknown. A waterline model of a cargo vessel. The hull is painted black with brick red boot topping along the waterline. The upperworks, accommodation superstructure and decks are painted a creamy white. The forward deck is fitted with a large single mast rigged with a pair of derricks serving a grey covered cargo hatch located on the deck below. The central upper bridge and accommodation superstructure is fitted with two pairs of lifeboats rigged to davits either side of a tall circular funnel, painted black with a white band at the top. There are two pairs of large engine room ventilator cowlings, painted a light brown, and a large skylight located around the funnel housing. At the stern, there is a single mast rigged with a derrick serving a grey covered cargo hatch located on the deck below. Just aft of the mast two boats rigged in davits together with a small deckhouse painted a light brown with creamy white coloured roof. The number "418" is written on the underside of the hull.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1089
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: 25 x 83 x 8 mm
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