Model of AFRICAN STAR

presentation model

MODELS - VESSELS - FULL
marad; models
Boucher Mfg. Co.
USA, NY, New York
circa 1946
wood
overall: 22 1/4 x 17 1/4 x 79 1/2 in.

Presentation model of Farrell Line cargo vessel AFRICAN STAR. Wood built up in lifts, black painted topsides, red bottom, white waterline. Main decks painted black, upper decks painted like wood with planks drawn in. Details include anchors, anchor windlass, bollards, cargo masts and booms, bridge with search light, wheel, binnacle, engine telegraph, life boats on davits, running lights, name boards, propeller, rudder. In case with plaque which reads "S. S. AFRICAN STAR/ C3-SB/H2/ Length: 492', Breadth: 69'-6", Depth: 42'-6", Dead Weight: 1,203 Tons/ Built in 1946 by Federal Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company For American South African Line, Inc."

2001.112.5