Passenger vessel
Scale: Unknown. A waterline model of a passenger vessel. The hull is painted black with brick-red along the waterline separated by a fine white line running the entire length of the vessel. The upperworks, accommodation superstructure and decks are painted cream. The foredeck is fitted with anchor cable-handling gear, a wave deflector, a small rectangular brown-painted hatch, and a large single mast with a rigged derrick. The main superstructure is positioned amidships and incorporates a promenade deck running its entire length. The bridge is located at the forward end of the boat deck and incorporates an elevated pair of bridge wings and enclosed pilot house atop. The boat deck accommodates three pairs of lifeboats stowed on davits, on the port and starboard sides, all painted white with light grey covers. Between the boats are two tall, slightly raking, funnels, circular in section, painted pale yellow with black tops. There are also a pair of engine room ventilator cowlings painted white with red openings, and several skylights. On the aft deck, there is a single mast rigged with a derrick serving a small, square, brown-painted cargo hatch. There is a raised poop deck fitted with a pair of lifeboats stowed on davits.
Number illegible on base of model.
Number illegible on base of model.
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Object Details
ID: | ZBA1100 |
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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: 25 x 83 x 10 mm |