Glasgow Museums - The Ship Models A History and Complete Illustrated Catalogue

This publication is the first full catalogue of Glasgow Museums' internationally important collection of ship models.Almost all of the 676 models, which range from elegant cruise liners to humble Clyde puffers, and from simple half-hull design models to magnificent display models, were produced by Clyde shipyards or Glasgow-based ship owners. It is the representation of models from such a distinct geographical area, together with the quality of the models, which makes this collection so exceptional. As well as general chapters about the collection, each of the 676 models have a description and colour photograph. Some of the most famous ships launched on the Clyde are represented, such as RMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Hood, as well models of historically significant vessels such as the first European passenger steamer Comet, and the world's first commercial turbine-powered vessel King Edward. A stunning collection of photographs complements newly researched and in-depth chapters, this book will give readers worldwide a chance to see images of the models, a sense of the breadth and importance of the collection and a deepened understanding of the whole history of the ship.

ISBN:	9781526757524
Publisher:	Naval Institute Press
Imprint:	Naval Institute Press
Published date:	30 Dec 2019
DEWEY:	623.82010744144
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	ix, 374
Weight:	2828g
Height:	296mm
Width:	275mm
Spine width:	38mm

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