A BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE TANKER S.S. VACUUM PIONEER, BUILT BY THE GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD COMPANY LTD FOR THE VACUUM OIL COMPANY LTD, 1953

the 30in. laminated and carved hull finished in red below the waterline with black topsides, plimsoll marks and black painted deck with detailed painted metal fittings including anchors, winches, deck rails, companionways, covered hatches, rigged masts and derrick, superstructure and fire buckets over, engine-room ventilators, gangways, stayed funnel with livery and other details, mounted on two brass columns within glazed wooden case (stern panel cracked) with maker's plate and tapering legs on casters -- overall measurements: 43¾ x 37½ x 12in. (111 x 90.5 x 30.5cm.); together with a framed menu and photograph from the launching ceremony of Vacuum Pioneer and a certificate of authenticity from Langford's Marine Antiques, dated 1982

This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road

Vacuum Pioneer was the last British steam powered coastal tanker to be built. Completed for the Vacuum Oil Company (later Mobil Oil) in 1953, she registered 1650 tons, was 245ft in length with a 40ft beam. On 13th October 1970, she collided with the collier Worthing (ex-Dulwich) and declared a total loss being broken up at Blythe eleven days later.

Condition Report

Good overall condition, some areas of paintwork may have been refreshed.

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