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Model of the SS Santa Marta
Specifications
Model of the SS Santa Marta
Category
Transportation
Classification
CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Documentary Objects - Other Documents - Model
Object Origin
Date Original design:
c. 1909
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Half of ship model cut length-wise and mounted on framed mirror to give illusion of a complete ship; orange and off-white hull with row of round porthole windows along top; three (3) levels of deck at center and one (1) black and white smokestack on top; two (2) masts on bow, one (1) with four (4) angled booms; cables strung between masts; anchor on side of bow; brown wood frame around mirror.
Measurements: Object:
Height: 38 in, Length: 9 ft 4 in, Depth: 8 in
Credit
Gift of Inland Trading Company, 55.25
Display Status
On Exhibit
Model of the SS Santa Marta
About: Model of the SS Santa Marta
About: Model of the SS Santa Marta
This is a miniature model of the refrigerated fruit (mostly bananas) and passenger ship, the Santa Marta. The original boat was part of the United Fruit Company’s “Great White Fleet.” The boats in the fleet were all painted white to reduce the temperature of the bananas by reflecting the tropical sun. Launched into service in 1909, the Santa Marta steamed between the United States, Central and South America, carrying tons of green bananas in refrigerated holds as well as passengers and other cargo.
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