Move mouse over images to see enlarged version. The task required skillful craftsmen hundreds of hours to accomplish. She was to sail halfway around the world to Tahiti, collect sapling breadfruit trees and transport them to the West Indies. Owners of the burgeoning British plantations there needed a cheap source of food for the workers. To lead the mission, the Admiralty picked 33-year-old Lt. Who had been the sailing master on the HMS Resolution, on Capt. Cook’s last voyage of discovery. Though portrayed as an abusive tyrant by Hollywood, Bligh may be one of the greatest seamen who ever lived. The model measures 37 long from bow to stern. In this edition, we are able to identify the production date of a model, the material that was used on the model, the craftsmen who worked on each area of the model, the individual who inspected the model and also the professional packaging staff. Quality is our number 1 priority, thus all steps are thoroughly supervised from the beginning to the end of making each model. Many More Wooden Model HMS Tall Ships, Boats & Sailboats Are Available. 100% hand built from scratch using plank on bulkhead construction method. Size: 37″ overall length x 30″ height x 10 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 Free Image Hosting. The item “HMS Bounty Wooden Tall Ship Model 37 Sailboat William Bligh’s Boat” is in sale since Tuesday, July 19, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Sail-Powered”. The seller is “capt.jimscar-go” and is located in Ontario, California. This item can be shipped to United States, to all countries in Europe, to Canada, to Australia.
- Specific Type: William Bligh’s HMS Bounty Tall Ship Model
- Product Type: Fully Assembled Model Tall Ship
- Primary Material: Wood & Metal
- Construction: Plank On Bulkhead
- Material: Wood
- Size: 37″ length x 30″ height x 10″ width
- Shop For: Collectors & Hobbyists
- Year: 2016