Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Bronze Age Gold from Wales

S.S. RAPID, half hull ship model

Half hull model of the cargo ship S.S. RAPID.

S.S. RAPID (weight 1042 tons). Cargo ship built by Palmers' Shipbuilding & Iron Company, Jarrow, and launched on 30 October 1883. Built for John Cory & Sons, Cardiff and owned by the company until 1911 when she was sold under the name of MARIETTA CONSTANZA. Official number 89,163.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

33.256/1

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Palmers Ship Building & Iron Co.Ltd.
Association Type: Ship builder
Date: 30/10/1883
Place: Jarrow-on-Tyne
Associated Person/Body: John Cory & Sons
Association Type: Ship owner
Date: 30/10/1883
Place: Cardiff

Acquisition

donation, 17/6/1933

Measurements

Length (mm): 1270
Width (mm): 115
Height (mm): 255
Weight (kg): 6.55

Categories

Steam (maritime) Maritime Rapid (S.S.)

Classification

water transportation transportation steam powered (water)
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