Passenger vessel

Scale: Unknown. A waterline model of a passenger vessel. The hull is painted black with brick red at the waterline and a fine white stripe above running the entire length of the vessel. The upperparts, decks and superstructure are all painted white. The foredeck includes a wave deflector, rectangular cargo hatch and foremast.

The main superstructure is placed amidships with the main accommodation on the main deck indicated by a long, uninterrupted row of portholes. The boat deck above has three pairs of lifeboats stowed on davits on the port and starboard sides. Positioned between the foremost pair of boats is a single mast painted ochre with a black top. A mainmast is positioned between the rearmost pair of boats. Forward of the boat deck is a short promenade deck with a pair of lifeboats stowed on davits on its roof. Forward of these boats is the bridge with a look-out above which is flanked by bridge wings. The aft deck has a large square hatch, painted grey.

Illegible number on base of model.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1094
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 mm x 84 mm x 12 mm
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