THE BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE S.S. CORLAND BUILT FOR CORY COLLIERS LTD, BY S.P. AUSTIN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND, 1917
the laminated and carved hull with gilt brass four-blade propeller ebonised above the waterline with lined and lacquered boxwood decks, with gilt brass fittings including anchors with studded chain, anchor winches, deck rails, ventilators, companionways, lined hatch covers with derricks and winches, open bridge with binnacle, telegraphs and lanterns, stayed livered funnel with safety valve extension pipe and hooter, fitted boats in davits, engine room lights, emergency helm and other details, mounted on two ebonised pedestal stands on raised moulded display base with ivorine builder's plate within original glazed wooden case. Overall measurements -- 20 x 58½ x 12in. (51 x 149 x 30.5cm.); together with a fleet register for Cory Colliers Ltd completed in manuscript with index of vessels to front, and owner's inscription for Mr R. Beale, Marine Superintendent, leather bound with gilt titles
Provenance: Presented to Mr Greenacre, marine engineer and then ship broker at Cory, and thence by descent
Built and launched for Cory as Buffs in 1917, she was renamed and remained Corland in 1920 for the rest of her career. Her untimely end came on 5th February, 1942 when she was caught by German aircraft at anchor about 2½ miles north of 62 B buoy (near the Wash) carrying 4,800 tons of coal from Blyth to London and bombed. Fortunately her crew of 27 were able to abandon her without loss of life.
This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
Sold for £6,820
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
wire rigging lacks tension and has been partially reattached at some point, repair to rudder evident, starboard side of hull a little rubbed otherwise in generally good overall condition
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THE BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE S.S. CORLAND BUILT FOR CORY COLLIERS LTD, BY S.P. AUSTIN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND, 1917
the laminated and carved hull with gilt brass four-blade propeller ebonised above the waterline with lined and lacquered boxwood decks, with gilt brass fittings including anchors with studded chain, anchor winches, deck rails, ventilators, companionways, lined hatch covers with derricks and winches, open bridge with binnacle, telegraphs and lanterns, stayed livered funnel with safety valve extension pipe and hooter, fitted boats in davits, engine room lights, emergency helm and other details, mounted on two ebonised pedestal stands on raised moulded display base with ivorine builder's plate within original glazed wooden case. Overall measurements -- 20 x 58½ x 12in. (51 x 149 x 30.5cm.); together with a fleet register for Cory Colliers Ltd completed in manuscript with index of vessels to front, and owner's inscription for Mr R. Beale, Marine Superintendent, leather bound with gilt titles
Provenance: Presented to Mr Greenacre, marine engineer and then ship broker at Cory, and thence by descent
Built and launched for Cory as Buffs in 1917, she was renamed and remained Corland in 1920 for the rest of her career. Her untimely end came on 5th February, 1942 when she was caught by German aircraft at anchor about 2½ miles north of 62 B buoy (near the Wash) carrying 4,800 tons of coal from Blyth to London and bombed. Fortunately her crew of 27 were able to abandon her without loss of life.
This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))