Description
This Amazing model of the Orient Line SS Ormuz by Bassett Lowke is 100ft to 1inch and considering its size it is extremely well detailed and in superb condition never having left its box and is in immaculate condition.
This waterline model of the SS Ormuz is boxed and including the box both are in immaculate condition.
This is indeed a rare little model and was originally purchased and has been in the ownership of one very careful collector for many years
The original box still shows the Bassett Lowke label
Model measures 13.5cm
Box Measures 17 cm x 5cm x 3.2cm
Weight including box 24g
Rig
Steel Twin Screw Steamer, 1100 nhp.
Built
1914
Built In
Vegesack, Germany
Tonnage
14,588g 8,082n
Built By
Bremer, Vulcan
Dimensions
550.0 x 67.3 x 35.1
Demise
Norddeutscher Lloyd. 1919: Surrendered to Great Britain as a reparation of war. (Orient mgr). 1920: Orient Steam Navigation Co.Ltd., reg. London. Renamed & renovated. 1921 Dec.: First voyage to Australia for Orient. 1927: Norddeutscher Lloyd. Renamed. 1934 June 20: Wrecked on the Norwegian coast whilst cruising.
See the others we have for sale bought from the same collector and in equally good condition
