USS Constitution Model Ship (Extra Large) – (Premier Range)

Description

Handcrafted, scratch built and ready made scale ship model of USS Constitution

With over 12 years of experience in model making industry, Premier Ship Models has built a reputation for building exceptional ship models whether historical or modern. The USS Constitution model ship is an example of one of our master pieces, almost 2.5 metres long and almost 2 metres high. The level of detail is noticeable at first sight and the great quality of craftsmanship that brought this model to life. USS Constitution model ship is a perfect miniature of the most celebrated American ship and contains all the design features of the original vessel.

This and other exceptional Premier Range ships at Premier Ship Models are built according to original plans, drawings and consultations to ensure that the model ship is crafted to exact specifications. The model is built and painted by master artisans who are committed to deliver the best quality work with attention to detail. Premier Ship Models offers an option of either having the sails rolled down or rolled up. This perfect replica of the USS Constitution represents the expertise of model making of Premier Ship Models.

The most celebrated American ship, the USS Constitution, was launched in 1797 and was one of the six original frigates authorized for construction according to the 1794 Naval Act. The wooden-hulled, three-masted frigate is the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel. The name of the ship is derived from the United States Constitution and was named by George Washington, the first president himself. The ship was built in Edmund Hartt’s shipyard in Boston.

The main duties of USS Constitution were to protect American merchant ships against French fleets and to fight Barbary pirates. She gained the biggest fame during the war against Great Britain in 1812 when she managed to capture several merchant ships and defeated five British warships. The fame and the nickname earned after defeating HMS Guerriere, ‘Old Ironsides’, helped her from not being scrapped after the war. After operating in the Mediterranean and Africa, she was used as a training ship during the American Civil War. After her unique history, she was designated as a museum ship in 1907 and nowadays she resides in Boston.

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