Sailor made model of the immigrant ship BARODA

Model Maker David Kruger (born 1870)

Datec 1891

Object number00045940

NameModel

MediumWood, glass

DimensionsOverall: 575 x 900 x 535 mm

ClassificationsModels

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the Smith and McBride families of South Morang, VIC.

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Model ships

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DescriptionSeaman David Kruger built this model of the three masted sailing ship BARODA (1891) possibly as a memento of his time at sea or more likely as a commemorative piece - marking his arrival in Australia on board the ship in the late 1890s. HistoryBuilt for the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. SignificanceModel was built by David Kruger who sailed on the barque to South Australia where he jumped ship.