BRAND NEW 1/150 SCALE USS NAUTILUS SSN 571 SOLID WOOD RESIN DESK TOP DISPLAY SUBMARINE MODEL WITH WALNUT AND METAL STAND AND ORIGINAL FOAM PADDED FACTORY SEALED BOX. USS Nautilus (SSN-571) is the world’s first operational nuclear-powered submarine. She was the first vessel to complete a submerged transit beneath the North Pole on August 3, 1958. Painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany wood and resin composite materials, by The Toys & Models Corporation’s (TMC). Their skilled craftsmen with a wealth of detail have hand-carved and hand-painted each model, with great concern for exact accuracy. This 1/192 – USS Nautilus SSN 571 Submarine Model the definitive version of the U. Navy – makes a great gift for any naval military buff or history fan. The submarine model, measures approximately 25.50″ in length, has a 2.25″ beam and includes a display stand with a mahogany base. A Short History about the USS Nautilus SSN-571 Submarine. Namesake of the submarine in Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and named after another USS Nautilus (SS-168) that served with distinction in World War II, Nautilus was authorized in 1951 and launched in 1954. Because her nuclear propulsion allowed her to remain submerged for far longer than diesel-electric submarines, she broke many records in her first years of operation and was able to travel to locations previously beyond the limits of submarines. In operation, she revealed a number of limitations in her design and construction; this information was used to improve subsequent submarines. The Nautilus was decommissioned in 1980 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1982. She has been preserved as a museum of submarine history in Groton, Connecticut, where she receives some 250,000 visitors a year. The item comes from a non-smoking environment. Great Customer Service Is My #1 Priority! The item “USN USS Nautilus SSN 571 Desk Top Display Submarine Sub Ship 1/150 Boat Model” is in sale since Saturday, February 21, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Military\Models”. The seller is “bordi20″ and is located in Fairfield, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Philippines
- Country of Manufacture: United States