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Shipbuilder's model of the motor tanker VIBIT made in 1963.

$10,662.64
£7,800
€9,111.81
CA$14,868.51
A$16,293.76
CHF 8,508.94
MX$195,806.50
NOK 106,376.58
SEK 100,330.07
DKK 68,009.49

About the Item

Shipbuilder's model of the motor tanker VIBIT, made in 1963. 1 : 150 scale. Model made by: AB Sverre, Gothenburg, Sweden. The motor tanker Vibit was built by A/B Götaverken, Gothenburg, Sweden. for Ditlev-Simonsen & Co., Oslo, Norway. Götaverken was a Swedish shipbuilding company that was located on Hisingen, Gothenburg. It was founded in 1841 by Scottish businessman Alexander Keiller.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1963
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1190245608872

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