AN INTERESTING 1:144 SCALE LONGITUDINAL SECTION MODEL OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR BLOCKADE RUNNER HOPE [1863]

modelled from his own researches by J. Longstaff, the bespoke preformed hull with complete port side including decorated fret-worked paddle box with feathering paddles, decorated stern, anchor on davits and other details, the starboard side cutaway to reveal internal arrangements including detailed oscillating engine, bridge with rigged double helm and compass, coal bunkers, partially-filled cargo of cotton bales, chain locker, mast steps, crew accommodation with tables, chairs etc., and planked wooden deck complete with fittings, stayed raked funnels with safety valve extension pipes, fitted long boats in davits, raked masts with standing and running rigging and other details, mounted to wooden display base with brass plates and plexiglass cover. Overall measurements -- 12½ x 27¼ x 6¼in. (32 x 69 x 16cm.); together with two volumes of Shipbuilding, Theoretical and Practical published by William Mackenzie, 1866 containing numerous pull-out plans and arrangements for many ships including Hope; and a quantity of research

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Built by Jones Quiggan of Liverpool and launched in November 1863, Hope was one of the first steel-hulled vessels. Registered at 1,700 tons and at 281ft x 35ft with an 8ft draught, her two-cylinder oscillating engine could develop an impressive 16kts, which her intended career as a blockade runner carrying supplies to the Confederate cause through the ever-tightening Union stranglehold demanded, over half her internal space was given over to cargo. After several successful trips she was captured by U.S.S. Eolus and re-named Savannah in 1865. The next year she was sold to Spain and was broken up in 1885.

Condition Report

Fine condition overall.

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