Perseus Reefer 1951 Model 1:1250 CMKR 23

Price: NZ$54.08

Code: BH1110

Perseus Reefer 1951 Model 1:1250 CMKR 23

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. The reefer Perseus is part of the Laeisz ‘Flying P’ Line Of Hamburg (pronounded ‘Lyze’) it is a very famous name in German shipping, and is particularly renowned for their fleet of 86 big sailing ships, 66 of which had names beginning with the letter ‘P’ including ‘Pamir’. German shipowners were prevented by the victorious Allies from trading or owning deep sea ships until 1950, only coastal vessels under special circumstances were allowed. Laeisz ordered three replacement fruit ships in 1950 from the Deutsche Werft yard in Hamburg and the Howaldtswerke yard in Kiel for delivery in 1951 they were Pegasus, Perseus and Proteus of 4,500 dwt. The trio was followed by another eight similar ships by 1960 named Parnass, Pelion, Perikles, Portunus, Parthenon, Piraeus, Priamos and Pentelikon keeping up the ‘P’ naming tradition they had accommodation for up to a dozen passengers. Their refrigerated machinery comprised three ammonia plants with twelve compressors working in each of the three holds and manufactured by Bergedorfer Eisenwerk. A fast speed of twenty two knots was provided by six cylinder 2SCDA oil engines by M.A.N. manufactured at Augsburg.

Model is in good used condition, see the images, we have cleaned it as this collection was poorly stored by the previous owner. Approx. 100mm long or 4”

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!