Constitution Replica Ship (1797)

The U.S.S. Constitution: Made of timbers felled from Maine to Georgia and armed with cannons cast in Rhode Island and copper fastenings provided by Paul Revere, the U.S.S. Constitution is truly a national landmark. Launched in Boston on October 21, 1797, she first put to sea in 1798. In 1812 she met and defeated the British ship H.M.S. Guerriere, the first in a grand succession of victories in the war of 1812. It was during this ferocious battle that the seamen, astonished at how the British cannon balls were bouncing off the Constitution hull, cried out "Sir, her sides are made from iron!" hence her nickname, "Old Ironside". The Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship in the world today.

This beautifully handcrafted decorative ship is the perfect appointment for the home, business or office. It accents fine furniture perfectly. This ship is 100% built from scratch, put together piece by piece, similar to an actual ship. Model kits are not used. The wood is cut from trees. Plank on frame construction (hollow hulls). Ribs on the inside, piece by piece form the hull and deck. If you look closely, you can see the nails used to secure the strips of wood to the internal ribs. Wood is cut piece by piece and put over the base of the ship's hull to the water line. Working lines on the ships. They can be tightened and loosened. Sails can be furled and unfurled by tracing each working line. Ship comes with a solid wooden stand and a brass name plate. Ship comes with her history printed on antiqued paper along with a stand to display beside the ship. Built from top grade woods. This process replicates the actual manner of how ships were built at the time, resulting in a realistic and faithful replica of the original ship.

Length: 40"; Width: 14"; Height: 32";

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