Model of 56 foot armed steam pinnace
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Science Museum Group Collection
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Model, scale 1:24, of an armed steam pinnace with twin funnels (c.1896), by Thames Iron Works, Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Limited, Blackwall, London, England, 1896-1901. Pinnaces were stowed on British warships. This model was originally displayed on a mahogany stand and marked with the following inscription: ‘Model of 56FT Steam Pinnaces as built for the British Admiralty by the Thames Iron Works Shipbuilding & Engineering Company, London. Indicated Horse Power 270, Mean Speed 16.69 Knots.’
Details
- Category:
- Warships
- Object Number:
- 1913-375
- Materials:
- complete, brass (copper, zinc alloy), copper (alloy), wood (unidentified), acrylic and cotton (textile)
- Measurements:
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overall: 357 mm x 743 mm x 127 mm, 2.285kg
- type:
- model - representation
- credit:
- Thames Ironworks, Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Limited
