Summary
The MV Kista Dan (1250 GRT) was built in Denmark for J Lauritzen Lines in 1952. This diesel powered vessel was designed for Arctic conditions with a fully-welded ice-breaker hull. Between 1953 and 1957 she was used by the Australian National Antarctic Reseach Expeditions (ANARE) to establish the Mawson and Davis bases and was captained by Hans Christian Petersen. In 1957 the Kista Dan was replaced with the MV Thala Dan and the MV Magga Dan. After several changes of ownership and name the former MV Kista Dan was broken up in Türkiye in 1998. This 1:100 scale model was purchased by the Museum in 1955. It was made by Alexander Urquhart of Geelong.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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User of Item Modelled
Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE), Australia, 1953-1957
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Classification
Water transport, Internal combustion power - motor vessels, Model motor vessels - exploration
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
740 mm (Length), 245 mm (Width), 550 mm (Height)
Dimensions of case.
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Model Scale
1:100
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Keywords
Antarctic Exploration, Exploration, Modelmaking, Scale Models, Ship Models, Ships
