Old World Trading Captain''s Line Esmeralda Model Ship
The worlds second largest sailing ship, Chile''s Esmeralda, 353 feet long with a mast height of 165 feet was launched in 1952. The four mast Barkentine is capable of 12 knots under engine power. The pride of the Chilean Navy, Esmeralda was built in Cadez, Spain from plans used to build Spain''s Juan Sebastian De Elcano. The current Esmeralda, Chile''s floating ambassador, is the sixth Esmeralda. The second Esmeralda was the one led by famous Chilean Naval hero Arturo Prat during its last battle before sinking in 1879. Esmeralda has participated in Opsail 1964, 1976, 1986, and 2000.
100% scratch built, put together piece by piece
No model kits used
Wood is cut from plantation grown trees
Plank on Frame construction with hollow hulls
Ribs on the inside form the hull and deck
Working lines that can be tightened and loosened
Sails can be furled or unfurled by tracing each working line
Fantastic craftsmanship including rigging and stitching on the sails
Solid wooden stand included
Pictured with lifeboat-NOT INCLUDED
CURRENT VERSION HAS SINGLE BOOM MAST ON BOW AND DOES NOT HAVE SCROLLING UNDER ANCHOR
Brass nameplate included
Comes with display stand
Each boat model shipped fully assembled and insured
