HMS Hampshire (1963); Warship; Destroyer, guided missile; County Class

Scale: 1:1200. A waterline model of HMS Hampshire (1963), a county class guided missile destroyer made from die-cast metal with two black plastic masts. The hull and upperworks are painted grey and the funnel tops in black gloss. There are two moveable twin turrets forward both riveted through the deck. The bridge assembly is separate and riveted to the hull. The blades of the helicopter are missing. There is an inscription on the underside.

Object Details

ID: ZBA1449
Collection: Ship models
Type: Waterline model; Miniature model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Tri-ang
Places: Devon; Southampton
Vessels: Hampshire (1961)
Date made: 1961-1965?; 1961-65?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Robin Blake Collection
Measurements: Overall model: 137 x 14 x 24 mm
Parts: HMS Hampshire (1963); Warship; Destroyer, guided missile; County Class