The mystery Lehmann boat is back!

 

If you wait long enough, I believe that most things you want will turn up at some point. So it is with this Lehmann (LGB) ship. I acquired an example a couple of years ago and decided to start a watch on eBay for any more. 

Finally, I had a result, buying this boxed example for less than a very modest round of drinks. As you can see, it's pretty complete, apart from the clip-on motor unit. 

Unlike my original, this hasn't been painted, and looks all the better, in a toy-like way, for it. 

It's even got fish in the hold, and a compass on the bridge roof. 

All of which means the first example is very ripe for detailing one day. However, the range still fascinates me. Maybe one of the tug boats will join the collection one day? There is no rush...