  USS Constitution Model Ship
SPECIAL EDITION X-Large
measures: 60"L x 50"T x 16"WClick here to see detailed photos!
Launched in Boston on October 21, 1797, she was first put to sea in 1798. Having remained a part of the U.S. Navy since that day, the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship in the world which is still afloat. On her first mission, during the late 1790's, the USS Constitution guarded American commerce in the Caribbean against French depredations. In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sent her to the Mediterranean to protect American ships and seamen from attack by the Barbary pirates.
During the ferocious War of 1812, the seamen, astonished at how the British cannonballs were bouncing off the USS Constitution's hull, cried out - "Huzzah! Her sides are made of iron!" Hence, her nickname,"Old Ironsides." Still a part of the U.S. Navy ship roster, The USS Constitution is tangible evidence of America's proud naval heritage as well as a modern day representative oAmerica's patriotism and pride.
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Model Description: |
- Ship Measures 51"L
x 50"T x 16"W *when including the very front mast, the actual length
of the ship is 60"L)
- The USS Constitution
war ship model is shipped to you fully assembled and ready for display
in your office, home or place of business
- This wooden ship
model comes with a solid wood base, a brass or metal name
plate and the history of the ship
- This USS Constitution
warship model is entirely scratch-built piece by intricate piece
by skillful and experienced master craftsmen, using the plank
on frame construction method - kits are not used
- We only use the
highest quality woods in constructing our museum quality model
ships
- The following rare
woods used to build our war ship models were subjected to severe
conditioning (put over fire & sun dried), to ensure your model will
withstand any climate and thus, preventing the wood from becoming
twisted or fractured:
Ebony
- Blocks and small details
English Sycamore - Hull
Rosewood - Hull
Black Wood - Hull
Cherry - Deck
Mahogany - Masts, squares, crows nests
Yellow Wood - Deck or water line
Jack Wood - Deck or water line
- Canons, muskets,
anchors, fixtures and other decorative details on this historic
model ship are sculpted of metal
- Sails are handmade
of fine linen and rigging lines vary in thickness color - as they
did on the original warship
- Our wooden model
ships are built according to scale through original plans, pictures
and drawings
- The USS Constitution
model ship is carefully inspected for quality and accuracy numerous
times before final packaging
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| USS
Constitution Model Ship in various sizes: |
One of the most famous US warship frigates, "Old Ironsides", otherwise known
as the USS Constitution is one of our most sought after model ships. This USS
Constitution navy ship model is a three-masted, copper or wooden hulled
model ship. We proudly feature the USS
Constitution model ship in various sizes to suit your needs.
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