Full hull model; Rigged model; Sails set; Display label

South Kensington Museum display label for the full hull model of a proposed sailing liferaft (1862) made from various spars and empty powder casks that could be either assembled on deck or salvaged from a sinking sailing ship. Metal rectangular label with clipped corners adhered to a wooden mount.

Object Details

ID: SLR2501.1
Type: Full hull model; Rigged model; Sails set; Display label
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 52 mm x 191 mm x 50 mm
Parts: Service vessel; Liferaft; Sailing liferaft (Full hull model; Rigged model; Sails set)
  • Full hull model; Rigged model; Sails set; Display label (SLR2501.1)