Product Description
A wooden America schooner ship model with cloth sails and display stand
This America schooner ship model honors the yacht that won the Hundred Guinea Cup off the Isle of Wight in 1851, the race that became the America's Cup. The model stands 20 inches tall and 24 inches long, with cloth sails, full standing rigging, and her name on the bow.
The hull is finished in dark blue above a red waterline, with a detailed deck and an American flag at the stern. Two masts carry her fore-and-aft rig, and the model rests on brass pedestals mounted to a wooden display base with a nameplate. It brings a proud piece of American yachting history to a mantel, office, or den.
Features
- Two-masted schooner America
- Cloth sails and full rigging
- Blue and red painted hull with name on the bow
- American flag at the stern
- Wooden base with brass pedestals and nameplate
Specifications
- Material: Wood hull and base, cloth sails, brass pedestals
- Maker: Moby Dick Specialties
- Dimensions: 20" H x 24" L x 3.5" W
- Intended use: Display, collection, gifting
Care Instructions
Dust with a soft brush or a hair dryer on a cool setting. Keep the model out of direct sunlight and away from humidity, and avoid handling the rigging.
FAQ
What is the schooner America?
America was the racing schooner that won the 1851 race around the Isle of Wight. Her trophy became the America's Cup.
How large is the model?
It measures 20 inches high, 24 inches long, and 3.5 inches wide.
Does it come with a stand?
Yes. It is mounted on a wooden base with brass pedestals.
The schooner that started the America's Cup, under full sail on your shelf.
Made to Order
Most pieces are in stock and ship right away. Items requiring engraving or finishing are completed within a few days, prepared with the same care and craftsmanship Scrimshanders is known for.