Bluenose II Collector War Ship Old World Trading Co. – Admiral’s Line About the Bluenose II Bluenose - Fishermen have always been proud of the superiority of their craft. Since the middle of the 19th century, owners of fishing schooners have engaged in keen rivalry to prove their mettle by racing for the Thomas Lipton trophy. Over the years this contest turned into Canadian-American rivalry. The Bluenose, of Halifax, carried a sailors nickname for men and boats hailing from Nova Scotia. She was the outstanding champion on the Canadian side. The schooner Bluenose was built in Nova Scotia in 1921 to fish the rough waters off the coast of Newfoundland. A salt banker type, she stayed out until her holds were full of fish, using salt to preserve her catch. During prohibition, she was used as a rumrunner. The Bluenose was lost off Haiti in 1946. About Our Bluenose II Model Ship · This model of the Bluenose II is 100% handcrafted, put together piece by piece, similar to the construction of an actual ship. There are no model kits used here. The wood is cut from the trees. · The model is built plank on frame construction (hollow hulls) - ribs on the inside, piece by piece on the hull and deck. If you look closely, you can see the nails used to secure the strips of wood to the internal ribs. · You’ll appreciate the detail of the rigging, the stitching on the sails, and the fantastic craftsmanship. · The lines on the ship are working lines. They can be tightened and loosened. · This Bluenose II comes with a solid wooden stand and a brass nameplate. · Included with the model is a copy of her history printed on antiqued paper along with a stand. This is displayed beside the ship. · Our model ships are imported from all over the world from master craftsmen who specialize in model boat building. · The Bluenose II is carefully packaged with foam supports, double-boxed, and shipped with the utmost care. · No assembly required! Packaging and Shipping Our model ships normally ship within 2-3 business days. They are carefully packaged in crates or very strong boxes, supported with forms to insure their protection during shipping. They are mailed via Fed Ex Ground to further protect them and for expedient delivery. Instructions on how to unpackage the ship are found after opening the first box.
Dimensions:
Length: 35"
Height: 35"
Width: 6"
Height on Stand to top of Flag: 34"
Highest Mast: 27 1/2"
Stand: 19 3/4" L x 4 3/4" D x 3 1/2" H
Sails:
Light Cloth