N° d'objet
6006.3
Description
A model of a Heavy Ferry. Made of silver alloy showing the parts that make up one quarter of the ferry. There is a Buoyancy pontoon that is box shaped with hatches on the top. There is the propulsion pontoon that has an angled base and two turning circular fans, one of which has a spindle through to the top. The largest part is the main pontoon and ramp. This has a hinge attachment and the base is also angled. The construction of the ramp can be seen through a perspex panel. The pieces all show the rivet construction and have accessories such as couplings and mooring points. There is also the housing for an outboard, which is olive green, with slits running vertically down each side. There is a tube welded on the top, which doesn't lead anywhere.
Date
1947
Période de création
Windsor, 1910-
Dimensions
- Propulsion pontoon 685 mm
- Height: Propulsion pontoon 150 mm
- Width: Propulsion pontoon 260 mm
- Buoyancy pontoon 535 mm
- Height: Buoyancy pontoon 150 mm
- Width: Buoyancy pontoon 260 mm
- Main & ramp 2065 mm
- Height: Main & ramp 150 mm
- Width: Main & ramp 260 mm
- Outboard housing 255 mm
- Width: Outboard housing 115 mm
- Height: Outboard housinig 190 mm