Marine Models

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MV Beta circa 1936. Model size 15 inches. Bill Tolley photo

Marine model, Tug, Richard Adshead, Freeman 1928

The tug Freeman launched in 1928

UK tug model, Freeman 1928, Richard Adshead Models

Freeman tug launched in 1928

Nevil Shute writer, Pilot Cutter, Seafarers

Herga, a half hull of the pilot cutter bought by Nevil Shute in 1945.

Thames Tug Simla, WWI and WWII Richard Adshead Marine models,

SIMLA. Served in WWI and in WWII where she was stationed at Dover, taking part in the D-Day invasion assault on Normandy. She was the oldest ship-towing tug on the Thames before being broken up in 1964.

Cornish Lugger circa 1955. Model length 3 inches.

Cornish Lugger circa 1955. A model of one of these popular fishing vessels. They operated out of the area to the west of the Lizard in Cornwall. Considered to be outstanding for not only their speed and seaworthiness but also their carrying capacity.

RMS Doric, White Star Line , Formigny, Scrapped, Newport

RMS Doric, White Star line, launched in 1922 & served on the Liverpool to Quebec run from 1923 to 1932. From 1933 until 1935, she was used for cruising. On 5 September 1935 Doric collided with the French vessel Formigny and was scrapped that year.

MV Prinsendam circa 1978. Model size 4 ft 2inches

MS Prinsendam, a Holland-America liner built in 1973. On October 4th 1980 a fire broke out in the engine room while off Alaska. All 520 passengers and crew were rescued without loss of life or serious injury thanks to the US Coastguard and the RCAF.