Structural model; Miniature model

Scale: 1:1200. A model of a section of quay-side made from die-case metal. There are two black swivelling cranes mounted on tapering square metal plinths. The quay-side section and plinths are painted cream. The crane arms are fixed at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. There are two neatly stacked piles of containers and/or crates, painted green, on the quay in front of the cranes. There are four holes underneath the quay-side to secure it to the quay straight sections. Inscription underneath reads: 'M.837 Crane unit'.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1308
Collection: Ship models
Type: Structural model; Miniature model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Tri-ang
Places: Devon; Southampton
Date made: 1959-1965
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Robin Blake Collection
Measurements: Base: 48 x 22 x 12 mm; Booms: 24 x 23 x 6 mm