Passenger vessel; Ferry

Scale: Unknown. Waterline model of a passenger ferry. The hull is painted blue with red at the waterline and a fine white stripe above that runs the entire length of the hull, and white upper parts. On both sides of the hull: 'Sealink' in white. The decks are painted a uniform pale green. There is a blunt bow and a long, largely uninterrupted, foredeck. The superstructure is painted white with a slightly convex front elevation. The bridge is in the centre of the upper deck with a radar mast immediately aft of it. The accommodation is indicated by groups of portholes on port and starboard broadsides, on three decks. The large, single funnel is painted red with a 'Sealink' logo in white on either side and a black top. There are eight boats in two rows either side of the funnel and at the stern of the boat deck, there is a radio mast. On the aft passenger deck, there are three rows of benches. The stern has provision for a vehicle ramp (possibly missing). On base of model: "427"(?)

Object Details

ID: ZBA1154
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 98 x 17 mm
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