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.

Object Details

ID: SLR1310
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