1st May, 2018 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia')
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[M] A HALF BLOCK BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE STEAM TUG...
A HALF BLOCK BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE STEAM TUG FLYING EAGLE BUILT BY BOW, MCLACHLAN & CO. FOR THE CLYDE SHIPPING CO. LTD, 1928
the laminated carved hull varnished below the water line with lined propeller and rudder, ebonised topsides with lined brown superstructure cutaway funnel and mast, mounted on a wooden display base with ivorine builder's plate, overall 12 x 32 (30.5 x 81.5cm.)
This 260 tons 105ft tug reverted to an older style when completed and her beam was about three foot wider than her near contemporaries and capable of an impressive 950 i.h.p. Designed with coastal towing in mind, she had a large coal capacity which was loaded through a hatch located between the wheelhouse and funnel. She remained with Clyde Shipping for thirty years during which time she towed many of the world's most iconic liners and was sold to J.H. Lamey of Liverpool who added a flying bridge and re-named her James Lamey; in 1966 she was sold to Chas. Brand Ltd. and worked in Belfast as the Lilias until 1969 when she was sold for breaking.
the laminated carved hull varnished below the water line with lined propeller and rudder, ebonised topsides with lined brown superstructure cutaway funnel and mast, mounted on a wooden display base with ivorine builder's plate, overall 12 x 32 (30.5 x 81.5cm.)
This 260 tons 105ft tug reverted to an older style when completed and her beam was about three foot wider than her near contemporaries and capable of an impressive 950 i.h.p. Designed with coastal towing in mind, she had a large coal capacity which was loaded through a hatch located between the wheelhouse and funnel. She remained with Clyde Shipping for thirty years during which time she towed many of the world's most iconic liners and was sold to J.H. Lamey of Liverpool who added a flying bridge and re-named her James Lamey; in 1966 she was sold to Chas. Brand Ltd. and worked in Belfast as the Lilias until 1969 when she was sold for breaking.
Sold for £930
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A HALF BLOCK BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE STEAM TUG FLYING EAGLE BUILT BY BOW, MCLACHLAN & CO. FOR THE CLYDE SHIPPING CO. LTD, 1928
the laminated carved hull varnished below the water line with lined propeller and rudder, ebonised topsides with lined brown superstructure cutaway funnel and mast, mounted on a wooden display base with ivorine builder's plate, overall 12 x 32 (30.5 x 81.5cm.)
This 260 tons 105ft tug reverted to an older style when completed and her beam was about three foot wider than her near contemporaries and capable of an impressive 950 i.h.p. Designed with coastal towing in mind, she had a large coal capacity which was loaded through a hatch located between the wheelhouse and funnel. She remained with Clyde Shipping for thirty years during which time she towed many of the world's most iconic liners and was sold to J.H. Lamey of Liverpool who added a flying bridge and re-named her James Lamey; in 1966 she was sold to Chas. Brand Ltd. and worked in Belfast as the Lilias until 1969 when she was sold for breaking.
the laminated carved hull varnished below the water line with lined propeller and rudder, ebonised topsides with lined brown superstructure cutaway funnel and mast, mounted on a wooden display base with ivorine builder's plate, overall 12 x 32 (30.5 x 81.5cm.)
This 260 tons 105ft tug reverted to an older style when completed and her beam was about three foot wider than her near contemporaries and capable of an impressive 950 i.h.p. Designed with coastal towing in mind, she had a large coal capacity which was loaded through a hatch located between the wheelhouse and funnel. She remained with Clyde Shipping for thirty years during which time she towed many of the world's most iconic liners and was sold to J.H. Lamey of Liverpool who added a flying bridge and re-named her James Lamey; in 1966 she was sold to Chas. Brand Ltd. and worked in Belfast as the Lilias until 1969 when she was sold for breaking.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia'), 1st May, 2018
