A FINE BUILDER’S MODEL OF THE S.S. SOUTH PACIFIC BY JOSEPH L. THOMPSON & SONS, SUNDERLAND FOR PACIFIC SHIPPING LTD, 1913
the laminated and carved hull with starboard lowered companionway and gold plated propeller, lined boxwood foredeck, open bridge, weather deck and hatch covers with white lined main deck complete with detailed gold plated fittings as appropriate, the fo’c’sle with awning stanchions, rigged derricks with winches, bridge with binnacle helm etc, open boats in davits, stayed funnel, emergency steering gear and other details, mounted on turned gilt columns on stepped display base within original wooden case with later brass plates, overall measurements -- 25½ x 69 x 19in. (65 x 175 x 48cm.)
Provenance: With Langford’s Marine Antiques.
The steel general cargo steamer South Pacific was built by J.L. Thompson in their North Sands yard at Sunderland to the order of Pacific Shipping Ltd., also of Sunderland. Launched on 16th July 1913 and completed that September, she was registered at 3,661 tons gross (6,800 deadweight) and measured 366 feet in length with a 51 foot beam. Engined by John Dickinson & Sons of Sunderland, her single screw gave her a modest 8 knots at full steam yet, despite this lack of speed, she managed to survive both World Wars only to return to the town of her creation to be broken up by T. Young & Son (in Sunderland) in July 1952.
During her long career, she was sold several times and successively renamed Lady Kathleen in 1922, Harry Walton in 1933, Avon River in 1934, Hartland Point in 1935 and, finally, when she was purchased by the Greek shipping concern John C. Hadjipateras & Sons [briefly called the Archimedes Shipping Co. from 1946-52] in 1937, she assumed her last name as the Katingo Hadjipatera.
Sold for £13,640
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Name re-applied, replacement brass plates, rigging restored. Good overall condition.
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.
A FINE BUILDER’S MODEL OF THE S.S. SOUTH PACIFIC BY JOSEPH L. THOMPSON & SONS, SUNDERLAND FOR PACIFIC SHIPPING LTD, 1913
the laminated and carved hull with starboard lowered companionway and gold plated propeller, lined boxwood foredeck, open bridge, weather deck and hatch covers with white lined main deck complete with detailed gold plated fittings as appropriate, the fo’c’sle with awning stanchions, rigged derricks with winches, bridge with binnacle helm etc, open boats in davits, stayed funnel, emergency steering gear and other details, mounted on turned gilt columns on stepped display base within original wooden case with later brass plates, overall measurements -- 25½ x 69 x 19in. (65 x 175 x 48cm.)
Provenance: With Langford’s Marine Antiques.
The steel general cargo steamer South Pacific was built by J.L. Thompson in their North Sands yard at Sunderland to the order of Pacific Shipping Ltd., also of Sunderland. Launched on 16th July 1913 and completed that September, she was registered at 3,661 tons gross (6,800 deadweight) and measured 366 feet in length with a 51 foot beam. Engined by John Dickinson & Sons of Sunderland, her single screw gave her a modest 8 knots at full steam yet, despite this lack of speed, she managed to survive both World Wars only to return to the town of her creation to be broken up by T. Young & Son (in Sunderland) in July 1952.
During her long career, she was sold several times and successively renamed Lady Kathleen in 1922, Harry Walton in 1933, Avon River in 1934, Hartland Point in 1935 and, finally, when she was purchased by the Greek shipping concern John C. Hadjipateras & Sons [briefly called the Archimedes Shipping Co. from 1946-52] in 1937, she assumed her last name as the Katingo Hadjipatera.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Untiring), 27th Apr, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) 1-123
Mercantile (Steam) 124-166
Naval (Sail) 170-252
Naval (Steam) 255-339
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 340-395
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