Vintage English Shipwright Half-Hull Model “GALAXY” — Greenwich 1867, 400 Tons

A charming vintage English maritime wall plaque featuring a hand-crafted half-hull model of the ship “GALAXY”, marked “Greenwich 1867” and “400 tons.”

The model is presented in a hand-painted red wooden frame with a blue-green background. The hull is painted in traditional maritime red, black and cream tones and features hand-written technical shipbuilding annotations, including “Plate No. 35,” “Rake,” “Keel Line,” “Brace” and “Strake.”

These details give the piece the appearance of a traditional British shipwright’s or shipbuilding display model.

Period: Mid-20th century, approximately 1960s–1970s

Origin: England / United Kingdom, attributed

Subject: GALAXY, Greenwich 1867, 400 tons

Type: Half-hull ship model / maritime wall plaque

Material: Wood and painted composite elements

Frame: Original hand-painted wooden frame

Approx. size: 40 × 16 cm (15.7 × 6.3 in)

The model has an attractive aged and rustic appearance, with surface wear, small imperfections and patina consistent with its vintage age. The hand-painted lettering and nautical construction terminology add considerable character.

Please note that “Greenwich 1867” refers to the historical subject represented by the model and should not be interpreted as the manufacturing date of the plaque itself. The exact maker has not been identified.

A wonderful decorative piece for a nautical collection, maritime-themed interior, study, library, coastal home or vintage ship model collection.