Ship model

A bottle containing a model of a container ship wearing the German ensign named 'Mosel Express' with a background of cranes one of which is marked 'Bremer Vulcan'. The bottle is mounted on a wooden stand. It was given to the donor as gift at a Blue Star Line launching at Bremerhaven, probably that of 'New Zealand Star' or 'Southland Star'. The 'Mosel Express' was launched in 1969 by Bremer Vulcan for Norddeutscher Lloyd.

Object Details

ID: AAA0049
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Ship model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Mosel Express 1969 (container ship)
Date made: circa 1969
People: Bremer Vulcan
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. We regret that Museum enquiries have not been able to identify the copyright holder and would welcome any information that would help us update our records. Please contact the Picture Library.
Measurements: 110 x 180 x 96 mm