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This model represents the famous World War II-era T2 tanker design that served as one of the workhorses of the Allied merchant fleet. Supplying our WWII planes and ships with fuel. Several hundred turbo-electric drive tankers of this design were built during WWII. Construction of these vessels was standardized to meet our country’s need for maximum production during the war years. After valiantly supplying our troops during the war, the T-2 served as the backbone of the commercial tanker industry for many years.
- Detailed deck piping and cargo handling equipment
- Extensive rigging and mast details
- Lifeboats and deck fittings installed
- Painted in wartime merchant marine colors
- Mounted on a finished hardwood display base with brass pedestals
- Excellent display condition
- Overall length of the model = 33"
- Bluejacket: T-2 WWII Tanker: K1026
This model represents the famous World War II-era T2 tanker design that served as one of the workhorses of the Allied merchant fleet. Supplying our WWII planes and ships with fuel. Several hundred turbo-electric drive tankers of this design were built during WWII. Construction of these vessels was standardized to meet our country’s need for maximum production during the war years. After valiantly supplying our troops during the war, the T-2 served as the backbone of the commercial tanker industry for many years.