Nonsuch(1906); Cargo vessel; Turret-deck

Scale: 1:64. A contemporary full hull builder's model of the Nonsuch (1906), a turret-deck general cargo ship. The model is decked and equipped. ‘Nonsuch’ is inscribed on the port and starboard bows together with ‘Nonsuch London’ on the stern. The gold- and silver-plated fittings were used on such builder’s models to catch the eye when displayed in various boardrooms and international trade fairs.

Object Details

ID: SLR0083
Collection: Ship models
Type: Full hull model; Rigged model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Nonsuch 1906
Date made: circa 1906
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 497 x 1752 x 240 mm; Support: 55 x 35 mm
Parts: Nonsuch(1906); Cargo vessel; Turret-deck