Model of HM Telegraph ship, 'Monarch'

Made:
1916-1972 in England
Model of H.M. Telegraph ship, "Monarch", 1916 Model of H.M. Telegraph ship, "Monarch", 1916

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Model of H.M. Telegraph ship, "Monarch", 1916
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Model of H.M. Telegraph ship, "Monarch", 1916
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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.

Details

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