Vintage model steam powered ship in glass case
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The RMS Empress of Britain was an ocean liner built between 1928 and 1931 by John Brown shipyard in Scotland and owned by Canadian Pacific Steamship Company. This ship was the second of three CP vessels named Empress of Britain[1] — provided scheduled trans-Atlantic passenger service from spring to autumn between Canada and Europe from 1931 until 1939.In her time, she was the largest, fastest, and most luxurious ship between England and Canada. She was torpedoed on 28 October 1940 by U-32 and sank. At 42,348 gross tons, she was the largest liner lost during the Second World War and the largest ship sunk by a U-boat Vintage model with steam powered internal engine , functioning not checked All needing a good clean and service . Small repairs need to rigging etc.Glass case 86cm (33.75") long, 21cm (8.25") deep, 32cm (12.5") high.I would consider selling the steam engine and model separately if this item doesn't sell.Cash on collection preferred, from East Dulwich, London SE22, but could courier at cost. Please contact with any questions through Ebay or
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