Model of HM Telegraph ship, 'Monarch'

Made:: 1916-1972 in England

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Whole rigged model, scale 1:48, of the twin-screw telegraph cable repair ship the H.M. "Monarch", (1916) with two masts, one funnel, split-deck, 6 life boats and cable winches on bow. Measures 675 mm x 1500 mm x 270 mm. Made by an unknown maker, English, 1916-1972.

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Category:: Water Transport

Object Number:: 1972-71

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy), wood (unidentified), cotton (textile), metal (unknown), mirror-glass (silvered) and complete

Measurements:: overall: 675 mm x 1500 mm x 270 mm,

type:: sailing vessel and model - representation

credit:: BT Museum; General Post Office

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