HMS Ashton (1956); Warship; Minesweeper

Scale: 1:1200. A waterline model of HMS Ashton (1956), a minesweeper made from die-cast metal. The hull and upperworks are painted blue-grey, and the funnel top and deck equipment black gloss. Inscription on underside reads: 'H.M.S. Ashton M.801'. The model is stored in its original box.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1333
Collection: Ship models
Type: Waterline model; Miniature model
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Creator: Tri-ang
Places: Devon; Southampton
Vessels: Ashton (1956)
Date made: 1959-1965
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Robin Blake Collection
Measurements: Overall model: 39 x 6 x 10 mm