Old World Trading Admiral''s Line USCG Eagle Model Ship - Large
Flagship of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Eagle also serves as an international goodwill ambassador for the United States. Eagle''s primary mission is training U.S. Coast Guard cadets in the fundamental disciplines of seamanship. Through practical Application, cadets learn navigation, engineering, and ship Maneuvering. In addition, they set some 20,000 square feet of sail and control more than 20 miles of rigging lines under way. The Eagle was originally named Horst Wessel and came under the U.S. Flag from Germany after World War II. Today, Eagle''s homeport Is New London, CT, but she can be seen representing the U.S. in Ports around the world.
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
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
