90 (1937); Service vessel; Lightship

An image showing 'Lisifishes 90,91,92 1937 - Starboard Broadside'

An image showing 'Lisifishes 90,91,92 1937 - Starboard three quarter bow'

An image showing 'Lisifishes 90,91,92 1937 - Port stern quarter'

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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.

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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