The task required skillful craftsmen hundreds of hours to accomplish. This huge model measures 56 long from bow to stern. Size: 56″ overall length x 50″ height x 11 width, 100% hand built from scratch by plank on bulkhead method. She was distinguished as the first U. Navy vessel to put to sea and the first U. Navy vessel to engage, defeat, and capture an enemy vessel. Constellation was one of the six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794. On 27 March 1794, the United States Congress passed the Naval Act of 1794, which provided for building the US Navy its first new ships: the frigates Chesapeake, Congress, Constellation, Constitution, President, and United States. Constellation was the first to be commissioned. Constellation was built at Harris Creek Shipyard in Baltimore’s Fells Point and launched on 7 September 1797, just as the United States entered the Quasi-War with France. In February 1800 Constellation fought a night encounter with the frigate La Vengeance of 54 guns. Constellation was victorious after a five-hour battle. Since the encounter, the Constellations’ incredible speed and power inspired the French to nickname her the Yankee Racehorse. Constellation served in the Barbary Wars against Tripoli and in the War of 1812 against Great Britain. In 1840, Constellation completed a voyage around the world, which included becoming the first U. Warship to enter the inland waters of China. In 1853 Constellation was struck and broken up at the Gosport Navy Yard in Norfolk, Virginia. 100% hand built from scratch using plank on bulkhead construction method. Size: 56″ overall length x 50″ height x 11 width. Condition: New (fully assembled). Undreds 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. Please browse in Capt. After that the item will be re listed. Models are securely packed with foam sheets, peanuts or bubble wraps. All tall ships expert level are fully assembled and packed in an extremely secure wooden crate which is boxed and sometimes double box. This item was in stock at the time of listing. This will assure that your message will be received. Auctiva Offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “XL USS Constellation Frigate Wooden Tall Ship Model 56 Sloop Of War Warship New” is in sale since Tuesday, November 28, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Military\Models”. The seller is “capt.jimscar-go” and is located in Ontario, California. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Canada, Mexico, Australia.
- Original or Reproduction: Reproduction
- Product Type: Fully Assembled Wooden Tall Ship Model
- Specific Type: USS Constellation 38-gun Frigate Model
- Construction: Plank On Bulkhead
- Material: Wood
- Size: 56″ length x 11″ width x 50″ height
- Special Feature: XL Huge 4.6 Feet Long
- Year: 2017
- Featured Refinements: Wood Ship Model
- Shop For: Collectors & Hobbyists