MERCATOR “SS IMPERATOR” (M 418) 1:1250 SCALE METAL MODEL OCEAN LINER

Description

“SS IMPERATOR”,
launched May 23,1912, was built by AG Vulcan in Germany for Hamburg-American Line. Prior to her launch, Cunard announced that RMS Aquitania was one (1) foot longer than Imperator. Several weeks later Imperator was fitted with a bronze eagle figurehead, making her longer than Aquitania. However, during a storm on the Atlantic in 1914, the wings were torn off. The figurehead was then removed and replaced with gold scroll work.
Leaving Cuxhaven on June 11, 1913 on her maiden voyage, she arrived in New York June 19, 1913 after scheduled stops at Cherbourg and Southampton. She returned to Europe June 25,1913 from New Jersey. In October 1913 she was refit at the Vulcan shipyard to improve handling and stability as it had been discovered that her center of gravity was too high.
During World War I Imperator was laid up at Hamburg and inactive, however at the end of the war she was used by the United States as a transport between France and New York,
returning over 25,000 troops, nurses, and civilians to the United States.
On September 20, 1919 Imperator
was transferred to the
British Shipping Controller to be operated by Cunard and renamed
RMS
Berengaria
.
She was retired in 1938 and
sold to
Sir John Jarvis
to provide work for unemployed shipbuilders in
Jarrow
,
County Durham where she was scrapped.
ATTENTION:
This model was made by fine German model makers Mercator.
It is in good condition, but s
hip models may require some attention or minor repairs upon arrival. Masts for this model are very fragile, and may need to be adjusted prior to display. Condition is USED. Shipped USPS
FREE
.