TALL SHIP MODEL CONSTITUTION CAPTURES NAUTICAL HISTORY

The U.S.S. Constitution is probably one of the most popular, and well-known ships in U.S. maritime history. It was among the country's six original frigates, launched on October 21, 1797 and first put to sea in 1798. Having remained as a part of the U.S. Navy since that day, the Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship on the planet that’s still afloat. The ship became a legend in 1812 during the War when the British cannonballs seemed to bounce-off her dense oak sides, earning the nickname, "Old Ironsides". This museum-quality, fully assembled Constitution model ship captures the historic battleship’s legacy. The ship models have actually proven to be resilient symbols of America’s courage, strength, and liberty.

As the memory and educational voice of USS Constitution, the USS Constitution Museum preserves, displays, and interprets artifacts and archival material related to the Ship and her crew through interactive exhibitions, compelling programs, and engaging outreach initiatives. This enables the USS Constitution to be seen as a sailing vessel not just a floating museum.  Located in Boston Harbor, the museum helps to educate people regarding the role that the Navy plays in times of war and peace. As part of an initiative called Educational Outreach, the Constitution demonstrates exactly how it was sailed and fought by taking part in public events. With a crew that consists of 60 officers and sailors, it’s considered to be an ideally commissioned US Navy ship.

  In building these authentic replicas, master craftsmen utilize original plans, historical photographs and drawings to meticulously handcraft these detailed wood versions from scratch. Each Constitution model is built to scale with plank-on-frame craftsmanship and high-grade wood, similar to the construction of real ships. The USS Constitution ship model's incredible specifics include: double-planked hulls; two decks; hand-stitched rolled sails; intricate rigging; authentic lifeboats with planking and ribs; metal anchors; ladders; metal bell and metal cannon. The ship shows a 13-star flag from the early 1800s. It’s also comes with a solid wood base, and brass nameplate. This model is part of a special edition where a unique serial number is laser cut right into the hull.

In order to show these items to their utmost best advantage, the USS Constitution model ship ought to be placed somewhere a clear, bright light can bring out its strong lines.  Spacious display space is essential for housing the completed framework of the ship. The model is best preserved if the display area is dry but not in direct sunlight. This ship is an incredible military ship, and more suited to larger area, such as an office. People who appreciate things that are part of that era often give the Constitution models as gift pieces. The strong points of the model ship are the thick, broad and tapered shape.

For this model ship to be kept in a top working condition, oiling certain metal parts with special attention to be paid to the rudder is advised highly. If submerged in, or around water, the USS Constitution model needs to have its metal parts taken care of appropriately with oil.  It’s very uncommon to see a model constructed completely from wooden parts, however such model ships require no oiling.   It is really rare for these models to be anything less than complete attention grabbers. The sheer weight and size of the ships tend to be what draws many people to have a look at them in greater detail. Add a touch of maritime history to the decoration of any room with this lovely tall model ship.