This model was made by the famed Triggs Maritime Architects, known for their models of the most celebrated private ships of their era, most famously the Royal yachts such as the Victoria and Albert.
The model features a 26 inch wood carved hull, scored deck and with detailed fittings including an anchor winch, bell, companionways, open bridge, four open boats and davits, stayed funnel with wool smoke. Mounted on a painted paper waterline base with wool wash. Behind the model is a hand painted backdrop showing a lighthouse off Whitby- a port town in North Yorkshire, England.
DUNKELD SS was a British Cargo Steamer of 2,796 tons built in 1880 by Alexander Stephen & Sons, Glasgow. She was originally built for Stettiner Lloyd Stettin as the SS Katie. In 1886 she was acquired by the Furness Line. In 1890 she was purchased by J & M Gunn, Glasgow and renamed DUNKELD.
ote: The white spots in the photos are glare from our lights, they are not present in the model.
