A SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF THE TUG TURMOIL, PROBABLY BUILT FOR THE ADMIRALTY IN 1945, DEPTICTED ATTENDING THE FLYING ENTERPRISE IN 1952

modelled by J.W. Stanford, with 27in. carved painted hull, with red decks complete with fittings and superstructure as appropriate, mounted in a moulded painted sea with maker's plate dated 25-2003, contained within glazed case with painted backdrop of the Flying Enterprise in distress -- overall measurements 13¾ x 36½ x 12½in. (35 x 93 x 32cm.)

Turmoil was an Admiralty tug that attended the stricken Flying Enterprise off Cornwall in 1952. Despite their best endeavours, the ship sank before it could be salvaged.

Condition Report

Good overall condition

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