Ellerman Liner City of Port Elizabeth 1952 Model 1:1250 CMKR 58

Price: NZ$65.16

Code: BH1111

Ellerman Liner City of Port Elizabeth 1952 Model 1:1250 CMKR 58

Please note that the accessories shown with the ship described are not included in the cost, they are there to add interest and show some possibilities should you wish to set the ship into a diorama scene yourself or request us to do it for you.

This is a beautifully detailed model made by the highly regarded maker Carlo Marquardt has been long out of production. City of Port Elizabeth a passenger and general cargo liner built by Vickers-Armstrong at Newcastle and completed in 1952 for the company’s London – Cape Town – Beira service. She was 13,363 gross tons, a twin-screw motor vessel with a service speed of 16.5 knots, accommodation for 107 1st class passengers. Sold to a Greek owner in 1971 and renamed Mediterranean Island. Renamed Mediterranean Sun 1975, broken up in Taiwan 1980.

Model is in good used condition, see the images, we have cleaned it as this collection was poorly stored by the previous owner. Approx. 140mm long or 5 1/2”

Should you require it we offer a complete renovation service, we can completely strip these models, restore masts etc and repaint to you specifications. We can also set into a diorama scene using other port accessories we have on offer please contact us if you require this service https://www.boathousecollectables.co.nz/contact/ .

If you choose to buy playworn models from us, we can restore them for you and set them in an attractive display format, whether it may be a bookcase, coffee table or a piece of your choosing. Then you can build and rebuild your personal port display as many times as you would like while keeping your collection safe and on display in your home!