A DETAILED WATERLINE RECRUITING OFFICE MODEL OF THE SALVAGE AND RESCUE VESSEL R.M.A.S. SALMOOR BUILT FOR THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT BY HALL, RUSSELL & CO, ABERDEEN, 1985

by John Glossop Models, the carved hull paper plated and painted with designation number 'A185', grey painted decks with yellow superstructure and fittings including massive universal derrick with glazed cab, glazed bridge with comms towers over, fitted motor launch in davits, quick-release life raft cannisters and much other fine detail, set in a moulded painted seascape with maker's plate to edges within plexiglass cover. Overall measurements -- 14 x 43 x 19in. (36 x 109 x 48cm.); together with a small waterline model of the tug Joan by John Glossop, within plexiglass case with plate -- 7 x 15 x 9in. (18 x 38 x 23cm.)

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One of three 'Sal Class' vessels, Salmoor displaced 2,200 tonnes, measured 252 x 49 x 13ft, had a complement of 19 and her diesel engines could produce 15 knots. Her duties included the laying and maintenance of underwater targets, navigation marks and moorings. Based at Great Harbour, Greenock for use at the Clyde Naval Base, she was run by the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service until 2008 when she was transferred to Serco Marine Services and has been retired since 2013.

This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road

Condition Report

Fine overall condition for each.

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