Whole model, scale 1:40, of a 'Dolphin' class 'Sea Skimmer' Hydrofoil ferry designed by the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. (1968). The model includes representations of submerged foils, marine gas turbine, and has four removable sections which reveal the interior seating arrangements and the hull (five total pieces including the hull). Unknown maker, 1968-1970.
Details
- Category:
- Water Transport
- Object Number:
- 1970-332
- Materials:
- paint, aluminium (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), wood (unidentified) and complete
- Measurements:
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overall: 340 mm x 610 mm x 280 mm, 3615kg
- type:
- model - representation and hydrofoil
- credit:
- British Petroleum & Co., Ltd.