Selectivity; Cargo vessel

Scale: Unknown. A model of the Selectivity made entirely of wood with metal fittings, partly painted in realistic colours with painted and drawn fittings and details. The hull is painted white with a red stripe at the waterline and a white superstructure. The decks are unpainted. The foredeck has drawn details. The forward cargo deck has a single large cargo hatch served by a derrick mast with a boom. The main superstructure is positioned forward of amidships and incorporates the bridge. The main cargo deck has two large hatches with a derrick mast between them with two booms. There is a small superstructure aft and fittings include a single funnel painted yellow with two boats stowed either side of it. Vessel details are inscribed on the underside of the model.

Object Details

ID: SLR2813.23
Type: Waterline model; Miniature model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Sir Howard Kennard, Howard
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 18 mm x 73 mm x 12 mm
Parts: Waterline model