Large USS Constitution Sailing Ship Model 100 cm - USSCON

Large USS Constitution Sailing Ship Model 100 cm - USSCON

USS Constitution is a large, detailed model of one of the most famous American sailing warships. Model is 100 cm long and makes an impressive decoration for home, office, study or library.

Hull is made mainly from selected exotic wood. Many small details are made from metal, brass and natural materials. These include cannons, lanterns, rigging, sails, boats and deck details.

Model is handmade using traditional model-making techniques. Each piece is made with great attention to detail. Production takes several hundred hours.

Ready for display

Model comes fully assembled. No complicated assembly or rigging is needed. It can be displayed right after unpacking.

Due to its large size, model is carefully protected during transport. It is placed inside wooden protective crate and then packed in strong cardboard box.

Wood is finished with lacquer and polish. This protects surface from UV-related fading and highlights natural wood grain. Model stands on elegant wooden base with brass plaque showing ship name.

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

• Dimensions: 100 x 25 x 70 cm
• Handmade: Several hundred hours of work
• Materials: Mainly exotic wood, metal, brass and natural materials
• Fully assembled: Ready for display
• Wooden base: With brass ship name plaque
• Detailed design: Based on historic plans and drawings
• Realistic details: Sails, rigging, cannons, lanterns, boats and bow carvings
• Lacquered finish: Highlights natural wood grain
• Safe transport: Protected by wooden crate and strong cardboard box

Perfect as:

• elegant living room, office or study decoration
• gift for fans of sailing and maritime history
• nautical and classic interiors
• special birthday, anniversary or other occasion

USS Constitution – History

USS Constitution was launched in 1797. It is the world's oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat.

Ship became famous during War of 1812 against Great Britain. During battle with HMS Guerriere, British cannonballs appeared to bounce off its strong wooden hull. This gave Constitution its famous nickname, "Old Ironsides".

Strong hull was based on design by naval architect Joshua Humphreys. It used very strong layers of wood, including live oak. Metal parts and copper bolts also helped create a very durable structure.

Constitution served as a warship, training ship and ceremonial vessel. It sailed across Atlantic and Mediterranean waters.

When plans were made to scrap ship in the 19th century, public support helped save it. Today USS Constitution is preserved in Boston and remains an official US Navy ship.

During its combat service, Constitution took part in 33 naval battles and was never defeated. It became a symbol of American independence, strength and naval history.