  USS Constitution Model Ship
SPECIAL EDITION
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.
| Ship 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, English Sycamore, Rosewood, Black Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Yellow
Wood & Jack Wood
- 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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