Half Model ship model handsomely mounted with case. The ship is presented with its starboard side facing the viewer. The hull has a lower gold tone hull with rudder, surmounted by a black finished trim upper hull.
The top deck with realistic fittings and decks, with ladders and vents and fittings. The name of the ship, "Roker" is marked in white to the stern of the ship as it realistically would be. The ship has a plaque with the ship and builders information which reads:
"'S. S. Roker.'
LENGTH-------------------360.0
BREADTH------------------------47.2
DEPTH MOULDED-----------27'4"
GROSS TONNAGE-----3499.07.
NETT TONNAGE--------2262.73.
--------------OWNER-------------------
JAMES WESTOLL, ESQ.,
SUNDERLAND.
BUILT BY SHORT BROTHERS
SUNDERLAND. 1898."
The ship has a wood and glass case for display.
Dimensions:
109 1/2" L x 14 1/4" D x 24 1/4" H, crate
103 1/2" L, ship only, appx.
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Condition
The frame has a section that has come loose and can be seen in the lot images. Wear commensurate with age and gentle handling and display. See lot images as they are included in the condition report.
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