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Model oil tanker Shin Aitoku Maru 1983

Painted metal and canvas | 82.0 x 138.0 x 405.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 69774

National Maritime Museum [London]

Description

Model sail assisted motor vessel (oil tanker) the 'Shin Aitoku Maru' (1980); scale 1:65. A working model with two curved windmill type sails marked NSS, a green deck, grey fittings, black, green and red painted hull. In wood veneer and perspex display case.

Provenance

Presented to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1983 by Mr. Noburu Hamada, President of the Japanese Marine Machinery Development Association
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Japan
(nationality)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Shin Aitoku Maru (Japanese cargo ship, launched 1980)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Painted metal and canvas

metal, red paint, green paint, black paint, perspex, canvas

veneered

Measurements

82.0 x 138.0 x 405.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Miniature Items and Scale Models
Object type(s)
visual works
models
vehicles
watercraft
ships
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Vessels (marine)
Ships
Cargo ships

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