90 (1937); Service vessel; Lightship

Scale: not calculated. The model clearly shows how lightships have evolved into the highly specialized craft of today: the deep hull and large rudder for stability and compensates for the high centre of gravity caused by the light; built up for protection from high seas; large anchors to prevent drifting; prominent weather vanes and signalling apparatus; and the all-important light mounted as high as possible above the waterline. Lead-lines have been depicted from the stern quarters of the model which provide a continuous sounding of the depth of water.

Light vessels ‘90’, ‘91’ and ‘92’ were built for the Corporation of Trinity House by Philip & Son Ltd., Dartmouth, in 1937.

Object Details

ID: SLR1531
Collection: Ship models
Type: Full hull model; Rigged model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Noble & Company
Vessels: 90 1937; 91 1937 92 1937
Date made: circa 1937
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model and case: 1127 x 1720 x 556 mm