26th Oct, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable)
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[M] AN INTERESTING AND DETAILED WATERLINE 1:192...
AN INTERESTING AND DETAILED WATERLINE 1:192 SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE ROYAL NAVY'S FIRST COMPLETED AIRCRAFT CARRIER, H.M.S. ARK ROYAL (1914)
modelled by E. Dyke with the laminated and carved hull with decks fitted as appropriate and a Sopwith Schneider in the well, a Short 166 on the fo'c'sle, depicted at anchor in a calm sea with Short 185 float plane resting off the stern, on a display base with Plexiglas cover. Overall measurements -- 8¼ x 37½in. (21 x 95.5cm.)
Although Hermes was the first 'seaplane-carrying' ship in the Royal Navy, she was converted after serving in another capacity. For Ark Royal a tramp hull on the stocks was purchased and re-designed, thus she was the first purpose-built carrier to serve. Able to carry five float planes winched with two steam cranes, she could also keep two small wheeled Sopwiths which had to land ashore. Uniquely, she was also fitted with a spanker sail to keep her head to wind. In the Great War she served at the Dardanelles and her planes attempted to bomb the S.M.S. Goeben. In 1934 she changed her name to Pegasus to free her name to the next generation of carrier. After limited service in WWII, she was broken up at Grays, Essex in 1950.
modelled by E. Dyke with the laminated and carved hull with decks fitted as appropriate and a Sopwith Schneider in the well, a Short 166 on the fo'c'sle, depicted at anchor in a calm sea with Short 185 float plane resting off the stern, on a display base with Plexiglas cover. Overall measurements -- 8¼ x 37½in. (21 x 95.5cm.)
Although Hermes was the first 'seaplane-carrying' ship in the Royal Navy, she was converted after serving in another capacity. For Ark Royal a tramp hull on the stocks was purchased and re-designed, thus she was the first purpose-built carrier to serve. Able to carry five float planes winched with two steam cranes, she could also keep two small wheeled Sopwiths which had to land ashore. Uniquely, she was also fitted with a spanker sail to keep her head to wind. In the Great War she served at the Dardanelles and her planes attempted to bomb the S.M.S. Goeben. In 1934 she changed her name to Pegasus to free her name to the next generation of carrier. After limited service in WWII, she was broken up at Grays, Essex in 1950.
Sold for £744
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN INTERESTING AND DETAILED WATERLINE 1:192 SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE ROYAL NAVY'S FIRST COMPLETED AIRCRAFT CARRIER, H.M.S. ARK ROYAL (1914)
modelled by E. Dyke with the laminated and carved hull with decks fitted as appropriate and a Sopwith Schneider in the well, a Short 166 on the fo'c'sle, depicted at anchor in a calm sea with Short 185 float plane resting off the stern, on a display base with Plexiglas cover. Overall measurements -- 8¼ x 37½in. (21 x 95.5cm.)
Although Hermes was the first 'seaplane-carrying' ship in the Royal Navy, she was converted after serving in another capacity. For Ark Royal a tramp hull on the stocks was purchased and re-designed, thus she was the first purpose-built carrier to serve. Able to carry five float planes winched with two steam cranes, she could also keep two small wheeled Sopwiths which had to land ashore. Uniquely, she was also fitted with a spanker sail to keep her head to wind. In the Great War she served at the Dardanelles and her planes attempted to bomb the S.M.S. Goeben. In 1934 she changed her name to Pegasus to free her name to the next generation of carrier. After limited service in WWII, she was broken up at Grays, Essex in 1950.
modelled by E. Dyke with the laminated and carved hull with decks fitted as appropriate and a Sopwith Schneider in the well, a Short 166 on the fo'c'sle, depicted at anchor in a calm sea with Short 185 float plane resting off the stern, on a display base with Plexiglas cover. Overall measurements -- 8¼ x 37½in. (21 x 95.5cm.)
Although Hermes was the first 'seaplane-carrying' ship in the Royal Navy, she was converted after serving in another capacity. For Ark Royal a tramp hull on the stocks was purchased and re-designed, thus she was the first purpose-built carrier to serve. Able to carry five float planes winched with two steam cranes, she could also keep two small wheeled Sopwiths which had to land ashore. Uniquely, she was also fitted with a spanker sail to keep her head to wind. In the Great War she served at the Dardanelles and her planes attempted to bomb the S.M.S. Goeben. In 1934 she changed her name to Pegasus to free her name to the next generation of carrier. After limited service in WWII, she was broken up at Grays, Essex in 1950.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable), 26th Oct, 2011
