Model of WEST ISLETA

presentation model

MODELS - VESSELS - FULL
marad; models
Henning, Arthur G., Inc.
USA, NY, New York
1962
wood
overall: 22 1/2 x 17 1/8 x 79 1/2 in.

Presentation model of Farrell Lines cargo ship WEST ISLETA. Wood built up in lifts, painted black topsides and red bottom. Main decks are painted maroon, other decks are tan. Details include anchors, anchor windlass, ventilators, bollards, cargo masts and booms, cargo winches, ladders, name boards, running lights, fire buckets, deck railings, 4 life boats on davits, doors, binnacle, rudder, propeller. In case with plaque that reads "S. S. WEST ISLETA/ Length: 409"-0", Breadth: 54'-0", Depth: 31'-10 1/2", Dead Weight: 8,742 Tons. / Built in 1919 by Ames Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co."

2001.112.8