US Coast Guard Eagle Barque Model Training Tall Ship 36"

This museum quality, highly detailed, expert level, USCG Eagle training tall ship tall ship model is Brand New, semi-assembled and ready for display (not a kit). Some light assembly is required you will need to attach the ship model to it's base stand and attach the bowsprit into it's position, instructions and materials are included (please see images, text instructions included too).

This USCG Eagle training tall ship model was specially designed & built by the plank on bulkhead method (joining multiple small pieces of wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood together on the hull). The training ship model is built exactly to scale as the original USCG Eagle barque was with many details. The task required skillful craftsmen hundreds of hours to accomplish.

The Eagle is a three-masted sailing Barque with 21,350 square feet of sail. It is homeported at the CG Academy, New London, Connecticut. It is the only active (operational) commissioned sailing vessel in the U.S. maritime services. (One of five such Training Barques in world. Sister ships include: MIRCEA of Romania, SAGRES II of Portugal, GORCH FOCK of Germany, and TOVARICH of Russia.)

The Eagle bears a name that goes back to the early history of the United States' oldest contiunous seagoing service. The first Eagle was commissioned in 1792, just two years after the formation of the Revenue Marine, the forerunner of today's Coast Guard.

Length: 295 feet
Maximum Speed: 11-16 knots (under full sail)
Maximum Range: 5450 miles
Training Complement: 12 Officers, 38 crew, 150 cadets (average)
Major Missions: Training vessel for CG Academy Cadets
Commissioned: 15 May 1946

The model measures 36" long from bow to stern. It's a fabulous ship model that will be a conversation piece for any room or office.

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Highlights about this model tall training ship:

• 100% hand built from scratch using “plank on bulkhead” construction method
• Ships WORLDWIDE please send address w/ postal code for shipping quote.
• Included with this expert level tall ship model is a solid wood base with a brass name plate
  
• Size: 36" overall length x 28" height x 12" width
  
• Condition: New (semi-assembled)
• Hundreds of hours where required to finish this model sailboat
• Completed model contains thousands of details created by skillful master craftsmen.
• Made of finest wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood.
• Chrome and brass fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of this model
• Extensive research through original plans and pictures make this model authentic
• This model went through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop

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