Half Hull Model of paddle steamer QUEEN
BuilderBuilt by
Alexander HALL & Co.
(Footdee, Aberdeen)
Date1844
Object NameHalf Hull Model
Mediumwood, paint, copper alloy (screw)
ClassificationsShipbuilding
DimensionsMaximum (Height x Length x Thickness): 120 x 12,450 x 110 mm
AcquisitionTransferred in 2023 from Glasgow Riverside Museum.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095718.1
About MeModel of a paddle steamer hull sent by Halls for an international exhibition at Glasgow in the 1880's. Halls sent 8 models to the exhibition, all of vessels that were early examples of their type or Clippers with their distinctive pointed bow.QUEEN had its engines made by Simpsons at their works close to Halls. It plied the east coast waters although was eventually wrecked at Carr Rock off the East Newk of Fife in 1857.
