Cargo vessel; Lighter; Swim-head lighter
Scale: Unknown. A half block model of a swim-head lighter (early 20th century) made entirely in wood from two pieces of timber joined horizontally. The hull is double-ended with steeply raked stem and stern posts and the bow is slightly raised.
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Object Details
ID: | SLR1310 |
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Collection: | Ship models |
Type: | Half block model |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Overseas Dredging Company Ltd |
Date made: | early 20th century |
People: | Overseas Dredging Company Ltd |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 71 x 531 x 76 mm |