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"Thermopylae"- prototype model
THERMOPYLAE - prototype model
"Thermopylae"- prototype model
"Thermopylae"- prototype model
Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums Collections

THERMOPYLAE - prototype model

Associated (clipper ship, 1868 - 1907)
Shipowner
Shipbuilder (Shipbuilder, Footdee, Aberdeen 1839 - 1881)
Date1868
Object NameShip Model
Mediumwood
ClassificationsShipbuilding
DimensionsOverall: Length: 74 cm, Width: 11 cm, Height: 24 cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS003130
Keywords
About MeModel presented to George Thompson, owner of the Aberdeen White Star Line, by the ship builders Hood for approval prior to the building of the ship. Thermopylae represented a very large investment by Thompson. This model shows the original design concept based on Thomson's requirements for what was in effect an 'exhibition' class ship. A ship that was to be the fastest afloat and capable of carrying a large cargo.

The model carries a female figurehead rather than that of the Spartan,King Leonidas famed for his defence of Thermopylae. This points to it being made before Thompson had decided upon a name for the vessel.
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