MS Ocean Monarch1951 Model 1:1250 CMKR 63

Price: NZ$64.95

Code: BH1107

MS Ocean Monarch1951 Model 1:1250 CMKR 63

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. Ocean Monarch was built by Vickers-Armstrong Ltd , Walker , at a cost of £ 2,500,000. was launched on 27 July 1950, with completion in March 1951. She was the first postwar-built ship designed especially for the American cruise market. Ocean Monarch was awarded a gold medal by the American Institute for Designing for her “outstanding beauty and unusual design features of a cruise ship”. Ocean Monarch was used on the New York – Bermuda route. As well as conveying passengers she was used to supply fresh drinking water to the island. She served with Furness Withy until 1966. On 22 September she was laid up in the River Fal , Cornwall . In 1967, she was sold to Navigation Maritime Bulgare,

Model is in good used condition, see the images, we have cleaned it as this collection was poorly stored by the previous owner. Approx. 125mm long or 5”

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!