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A fine scratch built model of a clinker constructed fishing boat with a varnished exterior and painted interior. English circa 1880.

Fishing Boat

show details 		A well presented diarama of the S.S.London, made circa 1870. Carved and painted wooden hull, masts and sea. Very well rigged with painted metal sails. Contained within the original glazed teak display case. The S.S.London was launched from Blackwall 1864. 1732 tons register. Commanded by captain Martin, an Australian navigator of great experience. She foundered and sunk, with 220 lives being lost, 1866 in the Bay of Biscay. (Well, anyone can have a bad day!)

S.S London 

show details 		A late 19th century smokers compendium in the form of a London to Brighton mail coach. Cast in bronze and finely painted showing destinations and adverts for

London to Brighton Coach

show details 		A model fireplace inset, polished steel with finely cast and finished brass embellishments. English circa 1840.

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The Royal Yacht 'Fairy' in a busy waterway, the Royal Standard flying from the main mast indicating that the Queen is actually on board, perhaps returning to Portsmouth from Osborne House. Furthermore, the flag flying at the foremast is that of the Lord High Admiral and indicates that he too is on board. Oil on canvas and within a modern walnut veneered frame The first tender to the ‘Victoria and Albert', the iron screw yacht ‘Fairy’ was built at Blackwall by Ditchburn and Mare in 1844. It was launched and commissioned in 1845 and measured 146 feet in length by 21 feet in the beam with a tonnage of 312 burden. The ‘Fairy’ accompanied the ‘Victoria and Albert’ yacht on voyage and her first duty was to attend the Royal Yacht in Antwerp and take the Queen and Prince Albert on board for their cruise in the shallow waters of the Scheldt. It also sailed many times to Scotland during the summer months as well as conveying members of the Royal Family to and from Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. She was replaced by the ‘Alberta’ in 1863 and finally broken up in 1868.

The Royal Yacht 'Fairy'

show details 		S.S. Glenogle, built for the Glen LIne in 1882-1904 sold to Seang, Taik & Co, Rangoon. In 1867 Alan C. Gow took delivery of a sailing ship which he used on the Glasgow / Liverpool - Cape Horn - Chile trade. The following year he purchased a second vessel and started the practise of naming his ships GLEN______. The opening of the Suez Canal was a large factor in the decision to operate steamships in the China tea trade and the company started this operation in 1870 and moved their home port to London. James McGregor was put in charge of the company's steamship activities and by 1880 had become the senior partner and the company became McGregor, Gow & Company. South America sailings ceased the same year and the company concentrated on the India and Far East routes.

S.S. Glenogle

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