Passenger/cargo vessel

Scale: Unknown. A waterline model of a passenger / cargo vessel. The hull is lavender with light brown boot topping along the waterline. The upperworks, accommodation superstructure and decks are painted a creamy white. The split-level forward deck is fitted with a large single mast rigged with two pairs of derricks, all of which serve a single light brown cargo hatch. The central upper bridge and accommodation superstructure is fitted with seven pairs of double-banked lifeboats rigged to davits either side of two tall and slightly raking circular funnels, painted red with a black tops. There are ten pairs of large engine room ventilator cowlings painted creamy white and located along the boat deck and top of two skylights. At the stern, there is a single mast rigged with a pair of derricks,serving two light brown covered cargo hatches. There is a raised boat deck fitted with four life boats, two rigged in davits and two mounted on skids. The number "78" is written on the underside of the hull.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1159
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: 35 x 150 x 15 mm