This model of the barque TIJUCA gave name to the TIJUCA JETTY in Grytviken. The model is made by a AB sailor and carpenter Nicolej Rasmussen there have been working on board the Tijuca between 1930 and until late around 1938 ...? The model is made in Denmark around 1950..?

The Tijuca, a three-masted barque, was used as a transport vessel by the Compania Argentina de Pesca between Buenos Aires and the whaling stations at South Georgia. Photos and more information can be found on this link http://www.histarmar.com.ar/BuquesMercantes/ListadoT/Tijuca.htm

sibonga said:

If you want to see how the Massey-Ferguson tractor used to look like when in working order please go to http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/livingandworking/diaries/rrsernestshackleton/antarctic20032004/27/index.php or direct to the picture http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/livingandworking/diaries/rrsernestshackleton/antarctic20032004/27/oldpic.jpg

Hello, Can I use your picture for my web site : http://www.ex-voto-marins.net.

I'll publish it with your name.

Thank you very much.

G.R.

It is a class MX (NOT MY).

It is a class MX (NOT MY). Thus the title should have been "DSB MX1006 Special leaving Maribo".