A FINE BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE S.S. LANGLEERIDGE, BUILT FOR MEDOMSLEY STEAM SG CO. LTD BY SMITH DOCK COMPANY LTD, SOUTH BANK ON TEES, 1924

the 64in. laminated and carved hull with lowered companionway, plimsoll marks to rudder and bow, with lined grey decks with gilt metal fittings as appropriate, white-lined covered hatches, masts rigged with derricks and radio aerial, awning ridges, the bridge with fitted overbridge, wireless connection, stayed funnels with company emblem, double emergency helm to stern with chain and other details, mounted on four silvered supports to raised display base with ivorine builder's plate within original glazed display case with a contemporary table stand, overall measurements including stand -- 60 x 84 x 24in. (152.5 x 213.5 x 61cm.)

Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Russell-Cotes Museum, Bournemouth, 2021; Purchased by Russell-Cotes Museum at Christie's sale: FIne Historical Steam Engine Models and Ship Models, 2nd August 1967, lot 338 (350 guineas).

Originally named Alistruther she was renamed Langleeridge in 1929 for the same owner. Registering 350ft with a 50ft beam she displaced 3811 tons with her engines developing 12 knots. On 8 May 1935, on a voyage from Louisbourg, Nova Scotia to Montreal with a cargo of coal, she struck Bill Rock and sank 1½ miles NW from Guyon Island.

Condition Report

Some craquelure and paint bubbling to ebonised starboard topsides, post side a little rubbed with small crack by bow.

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