22nd Oct, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Association)
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[M] A WELL-PRESENTED 32':1" SCALE WATERLINE MODEL...
A WELL-PRESENTED 32':1" SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE FRUIT CARRIER ROSE, LATER ALSTERTOR, SUPPLY SHIP TO S.M.S. BISMARCK
modelled by R.A. Wilson with carved and plated hull, planked decks with painted fittings and superstructure, set at anchor in a calm sea within plexi-glazed wooden case with plate
Overall measurements - 5½ x 16¼ x 6¼in. (14 x 41 x 16cm.) Carry box; historical data
Built in 1938 by the Dutch builders Oresundsvarvet A/B as a fruit carrier for Anders Jahre of Sandefjord, she had capacity for 150,000 cubic feet of fruit and accommodation for 12 passengers. Sold to Germany in 1939, she was promptly re-fitted as a supply ship for several German commerce raiders in the Atlantic. Spotted on 22nd June 1941, Alstertor was quickly surrounded by H.M. Destoyers Faulkner, Foresight, Forester, Fury and Foxhound of the 8th Destroyer Flotilla. Seeing escape was impossible, she set scuttling charges and the crew, along with 78 allied prisoners from the steamers Trafalgar and Rabaul, took to the boats which were rescued by the destroyers.
modelled by R.A. Wilson with carved and plated hull, planked decks with painted fittings and superstructure, set at anchor in a calm sea within plexi-glazed wooden case with plate
Overall measurements - 5½ x 16¼ x 6¼in. (14 x 41 x 16cm.) Carry box; historical data
Built in 1938 by the Dutch builders Oresundsvarvet A/B as a fruit carrier for Anders Jahre of Sandefjord, she had capacity for 150,000 cubic feet of fruit and accommodation for 12 passengers. Sold to Germany in 1939, she was promptly re-fitted as a supply ship for several German commerce raiders in the Atlantic. Spotted on 22nd June 1941, Alstertor was quickly surrounded by H.M. Destoyers Faulkner, Foresight, Forester, Fury and Foxhound of the 8th Destroyer Flotilla. Seeing escape was impossible, she set scuttling charges and the crew, along with 78 allied prisoners from the steamers Trafalgar and Rabaul, took to the boats which were rescued by the destroyers.
Sold for £310
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A WELL-PRESENTED 32':1" SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE FRUIT CARRIER ROSE, LATER ALSTERTOR, SUPPLY SHIP TO S.M.S. BISMARCK
modelled by R.A. Wilson with carved and plated hull, planked decks with painted fittings and superstructure, set at anchor in a calm sea within plexi-glazed wooden case with plate
Overall measurements - 5½ x 16¼ x 6¼in. (14 x 41 x 16cm.) Carry box; historical data
Built in 1938 by the Dutch builders Oresundsvarvet A/B as a fruit carrier for Anders Jahre of Sandefjord, she had capacity for 150,000 cubic feet of fruit and accommodation for 12 passengers. Sold to Germany in 1939, she was promptly re-fitted as a supply ship for several German commerce raiders in the Atlantic. Spotted on 22nd June 1941, Alstertor was quickly surrounded by H.M. Destoyers Faulkner, Foresight, Forester, Fury and Foxhound of the 8th Destroyer Flotilla. Seeing escape was impossible, she set scuttling charges and the crew, along with 78 allied prisoners from the steamers Trafalgar and Rabaul, took to the boats which were rescued by the destroyers.
modelled by R.A. Wilson with carved and plated hull, planked decks with painted fittings and superstructure, set at anchor in a calm sea within plexi-glazed wooden case with plate
Overall measurements - 5½ x 16¼ x 6¼in. (14 x 41 x 16cm.) Carry box; historical data
Built in 1938 by the Dutch builders Oresundsvarvet A/B as a fruit carrier for Anders Jahre of Sandefjord, she had capacity for 150,000 cubic feet of fruit and accommodation for 12 passengers. Sold to Germany in 1939, she was promptly re-fitted as a supply ship for several German commerce raiders in the Atlantic. Spotted on 22nd June 1941, Alstertor was quickly surrounded by H.M. Destoyers Faulkner, Foresight, Forester, Fury and Foxhound of the 8th Destroyer Flotilla. Seeing escape was impossible, she set scuttling charges and the crew, along with 78 allied prisoners from the steamers Trafalgar and Rabaul, took to the boats which were rescued by the destroyers.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Association), 22nd Oct, 2008
