Description
MS Willem Ruys was completed in late 1947. At that time, the Rotterdamsche Lloyd had been granted a royal prefix in honour of its services during the war. MS Willem Ruys featured a superstructure very different from other liners of that era; MS Willem Ruys pioneered low-slung aluminium lifeboats, within the upper-works’ flanks. The next ship to adopt this unique arrangement was the SS Canberra in 1961. Today, all cruise ships follow this layout, with fibreglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) used for lifeboat hulls.
The MS Willem Ruys is an incredible model, showcasing our exquisite craftsmanship. With years of experience, our worldwide artisanal craftsmen use locally sourced exotic woods and resources to produce a museum standard, hand crafted models. These skilled craftsmen in our workshops ensure that each model is of high quality and are accurate replicas of original ships. Get this wonderful model of the MS Willem Ruys Boat today, to sit proudly as feature in any room