A 1:240 SCALE WATERLINE MODEL FOR H.M. SLOOP AMETHYST [1943]

the 15in. hull carved from solid and finished in regulation grey with green decks, fittings and armament as appropriate, including comms mast flying signal flags and white ensign, depicted underway in a green moulded sea with white foam highlighting, brass plaque and Plexiglass cover -- 8 x 18 x 5in. (20 x 46 x 13cm.) overall

Amethyst was made famous during the 'Yangtse Incident' of April-July 1949 when, having been grounded with casualties under sustained fire from Chinese communists, she was able to re-float and follow a pilot through the shallows to safety, culminating with the full-speed ramming of a restrictive boom at the river's mouth and the now-famous signal Have rejoined the fleet off Woosung... God save the King! The episode was celebrated in the 1957 film "The Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst."

Condition Report

Fine overall condition.

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