Heritage Auctions · Sale 7278 · Lot 89048

Skipjack Class Submarine Filming Miniature from Voyage to the Bottom of The Sea (TCF, 1961).

Vintage original submarine constructed of wood, resin and metal, painted dark gray and weighted with lead (for achieving neutral buoyancy when filmed underwater). With conning tower, diving planes and rotating back rudder and propeller. The submarine measures 32" x 6" x 10". Exhibiting age, paint chipping, scuffing, front hatch portion cracked loose, and missing antenna. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.