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Model; Woolwich Ferry 'Ernest Bevin', by The Caledon Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Dundee, 1963

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Reference number
2017/398
Description
Model depicting the 1963 Woolwich Ferry 'Ernest Bevin', which at this time was operated by the London County Council (LCC). The model is in a wooden framed glass case with a plaque.The model depicts one of the three original boats built in 1963. These are run daily by Briggs Marine on behalf of Transport for London.
Manufacturer
Dates
1963
Collection
Object type
  • Model
Location
Topics
Completeness
54%

  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    119cm
    Width
    120cm
    Colour
    AttributeValue
    Colour
    • Cream
    • Black
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Inscription
    Ferry/ Ernest Bevin
    WOOLWICH FREE FERRY BOATS / "JOHN BURNS" / "ERNEST BEVIN" / "JAMES NEWMAN" / BUILD IN 1963 BY THE CALEDON SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. LTD. DUNDEE / DIMENSIONS- 185'-7''0A 61' - 0'' MLD 8' - 9'' MLD / DRIVEN BY TWO MIRRLEES NATIONAL DIESEL ENGINES TYPE R4AUM/7 WITH VOITH- SCHNEIDER 20E PROPELLER AT EACH END

  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Manufacturer
    The Caledon Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Limited, 1963

  • Associated companies, people and places

    Company
    AttributeValue
    Operated by
    Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd,
    Places
    Borough
    Woolwich,
    People
    AttributeValue
    People
    Ernest Bevin -