Compeador V (1938); Recreation vessel; Yacht

Scale: 1:24. A half block model of the starboard side of the steam yacht Compeador V (1938) made entirely in wood and mainly varnished. The hull is made from three horizontal sections of mahogany. Features include a long foredeck, aft deck, bulwark amidships and rudder. Fittings include a stump foremast and mainmast and a single funnel, painted cream. The model is displayed on a rectangular mahogany backboard with bevelled edges. Hand inscribed in black and gold lettering on bottom centre of backboard ‘Campeador V 120 0" WL 20 6" beam 200 tons Y M Designed by Norman Hart AM INA for V W Magandrew Esq Built by Philip & Son Ltd Dartmouth 1938’.

Object Details

ID: SLR1533
Collection: Ship models
Type: Half block model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Philip and Son Ltd
Vessels: Campeador V (1938)
Date made: circa 1938
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 295 x 1210 x 90 mm; Backboard: 380 x 1310 x 25 mm