Old World Trading Captain''s Line USS Constitution Model Ship - Small
Made of timbers felled from Maine to Georgia and armed with cannons cast in Rhode Island and copper fastenings provided by Paul Revere, The U.S.S. Constitution is truly a national landmark. Launched in Boston on October 21, 1797, she first put to sea in 1798. In 1812 she met and defeated British ship H.M.S. Guerriere, the first in a grand succession of victories in the war of 1812. It was during this ferocious battle that seamen, astonished at how the British cannonballs were bouncing off the Constitution''s hull cried out- " Sir, Her sides are made from Iron !" hence her nickname, "Old Ironsides". The U.S.S. Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship in the world today.
100% scratch built, put together piece by piece
No model kits used
Wood is cut from plantation grown trees
Plank on Frame construction with hollow hulls
Ribs on the inside form the hull and deck
Working lines that can be tightened and loosened
Sails can be furled or unfurled by tracing each working line-Cannot be re-furled if done on the Captain''s Line
Fantastic craftsmanship including rigging and stitching on the sails
Solid wooden stand included
Brass nameplate included
Comes with her history printed on antiqued paper with display stand
Each boat model shipped fully assembled and insured
