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Model lifebelt
A souvenir model lifebelt from the 'Stratheden'. These items were traditionally made by Asian crew members and sold to passengers. The proceeds went to charity. Model lifebuoy painted red and white with an attached cord. It is decorated with a painted red ensign and P & O house flag on the white portions, the red area is inscribed in white: 'P. & O. STRATHEDEN', 'LONDON 1960'.
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Object Details
| ID: | ZBA1327 |
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| Collection: | Ship souvenirs |
| Type: | Model lifebelt |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | Stratheden (1937) |
| Date made: | 1960 |
| People: | Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company; Alcock, John |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 18 mm x 120 mm |