Lot Essay
Having been sold to Mexican ship-breakers the Melita was broken up apon her arrival in Tampica in 1987.
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Details
A BOARDROOM MODEL OF THE CARGO SHIP M.V. MELITA BUILT BY HALL, RUSSELL & CO. LTD FOR MOSS HUTCHISON LINE LTD, 1971
the carved hull finished in orange maroon and black with gold-plated propeller, painted green deck with silvered fittings and painted superstructre, contained with a glazed metal case with builder's plate. Overall measurements -- 21 x 49¼in. (53 x 125cm.)
the carved hull finished in orange maroon and black with gold-plated propeller, painted green deck with silvered fittings and painted superstructre, contained with a glazed metal case with builder's plate. Overall measurements -- 21 x 49¼in. (53 x 125cm.)
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