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90 (1937); Service vessel; Lightship
Scale: not calculated. The model clearly shows how lightships have evolved into the highly specialized craft of today: the deep hull and large rudder for stability and compensates for the high centre of gravity caused by the light; built up for protection from high seas; large anchors to prevent drifting; prominent weather vanes and signalling apparatus; and the all-important light mounted as high as possible above the waterline. Lead-lines have been depicted from the stern quarters of the model which provide a continuous sounding of the depth of water.
Light vessels ‘90’, ‘91’ and ‘92’ were built for the Corporation of Trinity House by Philip & Son Ltd., Dartmouth, in 1937.
Light vessels ‘90’, ‘91’ and ‘92’ were built for the Corporation of Trinity House by Philip & Son Ltd., Dartmouth, in 1937.
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Object Details
| ID: | SLR1531 |
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| Collection: | Ship models |
| Type: | Full hull model; Rigged model |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Noble & Company |
| Vessels: | 90 1937; 91 1937 92 1937 |
| Date made: | circa 1937 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall model and case: 1127 x 1720 x 556 mm |