Model of Mersey flat 'Bedale'

Made:
1890-1980
maker:
Unknown

Mersey 'Bedale'. This model is a barge type which was common on the Mersey and its tributary until 1950s. The 'Bedale' was built in the 1890's and was finally broken up at Runcorn in 1975. Scale None given

Details

Category:
Water Transport
Object Number:
1980-274
Materials:
wood (unidentified), paint, aluminium (metal) and cotton (textile)
Measurements:
overall: 220 mm x 1000 mm x 220 mm,
type:
barge (flat-bottomed watercraft) and model - representation
credit:
Howard, F.