HMS Superb (1943); Warship; Cruiser

Scale: 1:1200. A waterline model of HMS Superb (1943), a cruiser made from die-cast metal with a black plastic recovery derrick forward of the funnels. The hull and upperworks are painted blue-grey and the funnel tops, director equipment and anchor chains black gloss. There are two triple turrets forward and one aft, all of which are moveable and riveted through the deck. The underside is inscribed: 'H.M.S. Superb M.762'. The model is stored in its original box.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1331
Collection: Ship models
Type: Waterline model; Miniature model
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Creator: Tri-ang
Places: Devon; Southampton
Vessels: Superb 1943 [HMS]
Date made: 1959-1965
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Robin Blake Collection
Measurements: Overall model: 146 x 16 x 22 mm