Toy boat: S.S. OCEAN STRENGTH

Hollow plastic model boat, with grey hull and blue upper works. "OCEAN STRENGTH" painted on the side. Generally resembles original vessel, though without all deck fittings, cranes, masts, etc. Presented to Steven Gibbs (aged 5), son of the ship's sponsor, at the launch. Launched by Mrs A.V.R. Gibbs, wife of Henry P. Gibbs, Lloyd's Register surveyor.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1265
Collection: Toys, games and music
Type: Toy boat
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Ocean Strength 1942
Date made: circa 1942
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 25 x 135 x 25 mm