Summary
S.S. "Ballaarat" (or "Ballarat"). Steam-powered passenger and cargo vessel. Constructed by Laird & Co., Greenock, Scotland in 1882. Operated by the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. This model was donated to the Museum by P.& O. in 1884.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. (P&O Line), 1884
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Commissioned By
Peninsula & Orient Steam Navigation Co., England, Great Britain, circa 1882
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Manufacturer of Item Modelled
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Ship Depicted
SS Ballaarat (Steamship), P & O Line, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, Great Britain, 1882
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Brand Names
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Classification
Water transport, Steam power, Model screw steamers - passenger
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
2780 mm (Length), 475 mm (Width), 1030 mm (Height)
Height excluding stand which adds another 130 mm.
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Overall Dimensions
2740 mm (Length), 270 mm (Width), 230 mm (Depth)
Other Dimensions: Hull dimensions. Main and mizzen mast yard arms 475 mm long. Funnels 255 mm high x 50 mm diameter.
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Overall Dimensions
2690 mm (Length), 270 mm (Width), 135 mm (Depth)
Other Dimensions: Hull dimensions at waterline.
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Model Scale
Approx 1:48
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