| Article number: | 10.10.043 |
The ms Horncap (1955) was a reefer ship belonging to the fleet of the German shipping company Hornlinie, based in Hamburg. This type of ship specialised in transporting chilled and frozen cargoes, such as fruit, meat and other perishable goods, over long distances.
Type: Reefer ship
Year of construction: 1955
Shipyard: German shipyard, probably Deutsche Werft in Hamburg-Finkenwerder
Shipping company: Hornlinie, Hamburg
Function: Transport of refrigerated goods by sea
Material: Steel hull
Specific characteristics: Equipped with refrigeration systems to keep perishable cargo fresh during transport
Hornlinie was a shipping company known for its modern reefer ships, with which it provided international refrigerated transport. These ships were essential in the period after the Second World War, when global trade grew significantly and fresh foodstuffs were transported over long distances.
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Drawing number |
10.10.043 |
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Author |
B.P. Tunderman |
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Description |
reefer ms " Horncap" (1955) - Hornlinie |
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Quality |
sp/lines; side view; decks; some details |
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Scale |
1 : 200 |
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Number of A00 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A0 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A1 sheets |
1 |
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Number of A2 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A3 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A4 sheets |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
1 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
65 |
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Particulars |
l.o.a. 62 cm |
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Remarks |