{"product_id":"rms-pretoria-castle-s-a-oranje-engine-room-inclinometer","title":"RMS Pretoria Castle \/ S.A. Oranje Engine Room Inclinometer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRMS Pretoria Castle \/ S.A. Oranje Engine Room Inclinometer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful vintage marine inclinometer, originally from the engine room of the passenger liner \u003ci\u003eS.A. Oranje\u003c\/i\u003e, formerly \u003ci\u003eRMS Pretoria Castle\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt by Harland \u0026amp; Wolff in Belfast in 1948 for the Union-Castle Line, this magnificent 28,705-ton ocean liner operated between Southampton and South Africa. Renamed \u003ci\u003eS.A. Oranje\u003c\/i\u003e in 1966, she continued carrying passengers until 1975, when she was withdrawn from service and sent for scrapping in Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument features a substantial swinging brass pointer, engraved scale measuring 30 degrees to port and starboard, and a beautifully shaped polished wooden backboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetaining its original identification plaque, inscribed \u003cb\u003e“FROM ENG. RM. OF S.A. ORANJE 1948–1975”\u003c\/b\u003e, this handsome instrument is a fascinating survivor of a celebrated ocean liner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional decorative piece with genuine maritime provenance, ideal for a nautical collection, coastal interior or traditional study.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trinity Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68021523579165,"sku":"TM-03","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/2752\/7453\/files\/RMSPretoriaCastle_S.A.OranjeEngineRoomInclinometer20.jpg?v=1794233546","url":"https:\/\/www.trinitymarine.co.uk\/products\/rms-pretoria-castle-s-a-oranje-engine-room-inclinometer","provider":"Trinity Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}