RMS Circassia 1937 Model 1:1250 AL 126

Price: NZ$64.40

Code: BH1131

RMS Circassia 1937 Model 1:1250 AL 126

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 Albatros has been long out of production. RMS Circassia was delivered to her owners in Glasgow on October 23, 1937, she continued on her regular Liverpool to Bombay service until January 1940, when she would take up her War duties. RMS Circassia was commissioned in January 1940 and was converted to serve as an “Armed Merchant Cruiser”, in February 1942 she was refitted to become a troop ship with space for over 2,000 troops, and she took part in the landings at Salerno and St Tropez. Then from 1943 she became an Infantry Landing Ship. In 1945 she served in the Straits of Malacca.
She was returned to Anchor Line in 1948, and she was given a comprehensive refit restoring to her former glory. Upon completion she was returned to her original services to Bombay, which commenced in August 1948. The Circassia continued on her regular voyages to Bombay, until 1966 the now twenty nine year old liner, the Circassia was sold to Spanish ship breakers. She was broken up late in 1966.

Model is in good used condition, see the images, we have cleaned it as this collection was poorly stored by the previous owner. Approx. 122mm long or 4 3/4”

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!