Sectional model; Storage tank

Scale: Unknown. Sectional model of a series of storage tanks for use onboard a ship made entirely of wood and painted black overall. It comprises of a series of longitudinal groups of tanks ranging from four to five in number, all of which have a white circle painted on them to indicate access. The sections of the models are held together by glue and brass pins and can be taken apart into six sections. There is an angled section at the lower end which is missing on one side though is present on the other side.

Object Details

ID: SLR2464
Collection: Ship models
Type: Sectional model; Storage tank
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 250 mm x 2270 mm x 205 mm