[M] A 1:192 SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF H.M.S....

A 1:192 SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF H.M.S. SWIFTSURE DEPICTED AS FLAGSHIP TO THE EAST INDIES STATION IN 1913
modelled by E. Dyke, with laminated carved hull, finished in red below the waterline with white and grey topsides, complete with details including furled sponson nets, main and secondary armament, fitted bridge and overbridge, suite of 11 assorted steam and rowing pinacces, badges etc., stayed funnels, mast with fire directing nests and other details, depicted secured to a mooring buoy on a calm painted sea, on display base with plexiglass cover --overall 10 x 34 x 10in. (25.5 x 86.5 25.5cm.)

Built by Armstrongs and intended for Chile, Swiftsure and her sister, Triumph, were bought on the stocks to prevent possible transfer to Russia. Fast, but comparatively lightly armoured and armed, Swiftsure was used in the Channel and Mediterranean Squadrons before becoming Flagship East Indies in March 1912. A veteran of Gallipoli, she was sunk as a target in 1919.

Condition Report
Fine overall condition.

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