This high quality, highly detailed, expert level, SS Normandie French ocean liner model is brand new, fully assembled and ready for display (not a kit). The task required skillful craftsmen hundreds of hours to accomplish. The SS Normandie model measures 41 long from bow to stern. It’s a beautiful model ocean liner that will be a conversation piece for any room or office. Size: 41″ overall length x 14.5″ height x 5.5 width. SS Normandie was an ocean liner built in Saint-Nazaire, France for the French Line Compagnie Générale Transatlantique. Her novel design and lavish interiors led many to consider her the greatest of ocean liners. Despite this, she was not a commercial success and relied partly on government subsidy to operate. During service as the flagship of the CGT, she made 139 transatlantic crossings westbound from her home port of Le Havre to New York and one fewer return. Normandie held the Blue Riband for the fastest transatlantic crossing at several points during her service career, during which the RMS Queen Mary was her chief rival. During World War II, Normandie was seized by the United States authorities at New York and renamed USS Lafayette. Although salvaged at great expense, restoration was deemed too costly and she was scrapped in October 1946. The article “SS Normandie” is part of the Wikipedia encyclopedia. 100% hand built from scratch using “plank on bulkhead” construction method. Included with this expert level boat model is a solid wood base with a brass name plate. Condition: New (fully assembled). Undreds of hours where required to finish this model boat. 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. 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!
SS Normandie French Ocean Liner Wooden Model Cruise Ship 41 Fully Assembled New