Lot 9

A Builder's half model of the SS Astronomer 1884

Amended

The Marine Sale

7 October 2015, 14:00 BST

London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £1,625 inc. premium

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A Builder's half model of the SS Astronomer 1884

Hull of solid pine on horizontal lifts, painted black to the waterline with varnished rails, and varnished below. Varnished decks, with block deck houses and superstructure. Fitted with stub masts and single funnel. Mounted onto a split timber backboard, with a builder's plaque. 104.7x43x6ins.(226x17x15cm)

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The compound steamship Astronomer was built by Aitken and Mansel, Whiteinch, Glasgow, for the Charente Steamship Company (later Harrison Line) and launched in 1884. She ran ashore in Brazil in 1903 and was auctioned off the beach for £1,200. She remained in Brazilian hands until she was scrapped in 1930.

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Please note: the model measures 104 inches (264cm) long

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A Builder's half model of the SS Astronomer 1884

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