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Amerigo Vespucci Model Ship
The Amerigo Vespucci is a famous tall ship of the Italian Navy. The Amerigo Vespucci was built in 1930 in Castellammare di Stabia (Naples) and was launched on February 22, 1931. The hull of the Amerigo Vespucci is painted black with two white stripes but does not carry any guns. The stern and bow are elaborately decorated with very intricate ornaments. The figurehead is a statue of Amerigo Vespucci.
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Astrolabe Model Ship
The Astrolabe sailed the Australian and Western Pacific Islands and visited 120 islands. In 1836, the French Emperor Louis-Philippe mounted an expedition to locate the magnetic pole under the command of Dumont D’Urville. During her career, the ship helped
catalogue and collect a vast amount of knowledge in the field of botany and fauna. |
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Available Ship Models
Most of our ready-made ship models for sale can be purchased right now. These wooden ship models are ideal gifts for the naval history lover. The model ships can be dispatched a few days after purchase but if you need the ship model delivered to you with urgency, please contact us and we will do our utmost to dispatch the model ship to you as soon as possible. |
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Batavia Model Ship
The Batavia was a ship of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). She was built in Amsterdam in 1628 and had 24 cast-iron cannons. The Batavia was shipwrecked on her maiden voyage, and made famous by the subsequent mutiny and massacre that took place among the survivors. A twentieth-century replica of the ship is also called the Batavia and can be visited in Lelystad, the Netherlands.
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Belem Model Ship
The Belem was delivered to her ship owners in 1896. She was specially created to transport cocoa and sugar from Brazil and the West Indies to Nantes, France. The boat was sold to the Duke of Westminster in 1914 and in 1921 she was bought by the Irish brewer Ernest Guinness. Following the death of Ernest Guinness (1939) and the Second World War, the Belem was laid up in the island of Wight.
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Belle Poule Model Ship
The Belle Poule was launched in 1834. Her design was inspired by the USS Constitution cruiser class. The Belle Poule displayed very good sailing properties. In 1841, the Belle Poule cruised along the Canadian coast, landing in Halifax, and visited New York, where the Prince of Joinville visited the President of the USA. In 1844, the Belle Poule cruised the Indian Ocean, where a cyclone left her with serious damage.
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Brick Negrier Model Ship
Brick Negrier was a French ship widely used mainly for the purpose of the slave trade. This ship was specially designed to be able to access and sail upriver where trading took place. This type of ship had diminished capacity but was faster than other previous ships employed in the slave trade. It was
favoured by traders at the time when the slave trade was declared illegal in 1815. |
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British Ship Models
Our British naval ship models are the perfect novelty retirement gift. This section includes professional model ships of the HMS Victory, the Cutty Sark, the Sovereign of the Seas and many others. Many of these British warship models for sale are available for purchase right now, while others have to be ordered for a later delivery. We can provide an engraved plaque to make this gift more special. |
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Chebec (Xebec) Model Ship
The Chebec (also Xebec) was one of the fastest ships of its era. The Chebec was a typical ship with roots in North African countries. It was the typical format for ships frequenting the ports of Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli. The Chebec was armed with 24 guns. This particular ship model is based on the French Chebec design of the ship 'Le Requin'. The French and Spanish both copied the North African ship design for its speed and used by French corsairs. |
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Cook's Endeavour Model Ship
HM Bark Endeavor was formerly called the ‘Earl of Pembroke’. She was renamed HM Bark Endeavor and underwent a major re-fit at Deptford on the Thames in 1768. The Endeavour sailed to South America and then Australia where she was used to
map the southern continent. Her Captain for the voyage was a forty-year-old experienced seaman by the name of James Cook. |
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Cutty Sark Model Ship
The Cutty Sark was built by Scott and Lindon and launched on 22nd November 1869, at Dumbarton, Scotland. The Cutty Sark made her maiden voyage in January 1870. Between 1870 and 1877 she carried mainly tea but was never able to win the tea race. Her design and speed were well suited to the rough seas of the Southern Hemisphere and between 1885 and 1895 she was untouchable. |
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Endeavour Model Ship
HM Bark Endeavor was formerly called the ‘Earl of Pembroke’. She was renamed HM Bark Endeavor and underwent a major re-fit at Deptford on the Thames in 1768. The Endeavour sailed to South America and then Australia where she was used to
map the southern continent. Her Captain for the voyage was a forty-year-old experienced seaman by the name of James Cook. |
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Etoile Schooner Model Ship
The schooner Etoile and her sister ship Belle Poule were built in the shipyard of Fécamp, France in 1932. They served as cod fishing vessels off the coast of Iceland until 1938. The season was approximately seven months. During this time the ships mostly operated in depression area with heavy weather. They were built stout and sturdy and for that reason were selected later on as navy training ships. |
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France II Tall Model Ship
She was built in 1911 at the yards ("Chantiers et Ateliers de la Gironde") located on the banks of the river Garonne in Bordeaux to the plans of chief designer Gustave Leverne (1861-1940) for the nickel trade and was owned by the "Société Anonyme des Navires Mixtes (Prentout-Leblond, Leroux & Cie.)". She was an extremely large tall ship of 5,633 GRT and square-rigged as a five-masted steel-hulled
barque. |
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French Ship Models
Our French sailing ship models section includes ready-made model ships of the Lafayette’s Hermione, Le Reale de France, Le Superbe, the Astrolabe and many others. These French model ships are the best gift for Francophiles or clients who work in the shipping industry. These model ships are unique French gifts that will make French navy enthusiasts very happy. |
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Friesland Model Ship
The Friesland was a second rank vessel with 80 guns built around 1663, part of the great fleet of the United Provinces of Holland, consisting of 1700 units. In 1672, sided by 77 vessels under De Ruyter’s command, on board of the admiral-ship Zeven
Provincen, it took part in the battle of Solebay with the allied Anglo-French forces.
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Golden Hind Model Ship
In 1579, off the coast of Ecuador, the Golden Hind captured the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de la Concepción. This galleon made the largest capture to date: Six tonnes of gold. On 26 September 1580, Francis Drake reached Plymouth Harbour with only 56 of the original crew of 80 left aboard. Queen Elizabeth 1st went aboard the Golden Hind and bestowed a knighthood on Sir Francis Drake. |
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HMAV Bounty Model Ship
The Bounty was purchased by the British Admiralty and recommissioned in 1787. She was transporting goods to the WestIndies when a dramatic mutiny was led by Fletcher Christian against the infamous Captain Bligh. After completion of the trip, Bligh was forced into the launch with 18 of his loyal supporters. Fletcher navigated the long boat 3,600miles and settled for the next 25 years on Pitcairn Island.
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HMS Agamemnon Model Ship
HMS Agamemnon was a 64-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. She is remembered as being Nelson's
favourite ship and was named after the mythical ancient Greek king Agamemnon, being the first ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name. The future Lord Nelson served as Agamemnon's captain from January 1793 for 3 years and 3 months. |
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HMS Bellona Model Ship
The HMS Bellona was a 74-gun third-rate used in the Napoleonic wars and was launched in 1760. She was used in the American Revolutionary War after she had been coppered. Until 1783, she served in the North Sea and the West Indies. In 1801, HMS Bellona served under Nelson in the Battle of Copenhagen. She also served in the North Sea and Bay of Biscay until 1814. |
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HMS Surprise Model Ship
She was constructed in Le Havre as L'Unité in 1794 and in 1796 she was captured in the Mediterranean by the British frigate Inconstant and taken in as Surprise. The big moment in her lifetime was the audacious cutting out of the frigate Hermione in 1799. Part of her story was dramatized by Patrick
O'Brian and depicted in the movie Master and Commander. |
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HMS Victory Model Ship
The HMS Victory became famous when in October of 1805, she served under Vice-Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson during the battle of Trafalgar.She carried 104 guns at Trafalgar and was manned by a crew of 821 ready for battle and sworn to defend King and Country at any cost. In 1812 the Victory was retired from frontline duty and anchored in Portsmouth Harbour. |
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La Confiance Model Ship
In May 1800, Surcouf took command of La Confiance, a fast 18-gun ship from Bordeaux undergoing repairs in Isle de France (Mauritius). Surcouf led a brilliant campaign which resulted in the capture of nine British ships. In October 1800, in the Bay of Bengal, La Confiance met the 38-gun Kent and, despite being outnumbered three to one, the French seized control of the Kent and became a living legend in France. |
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La Licorne Model Ship
La Licorne is a fictional model of a ship which featured in the Adventures of TinTin comic books published in 1943. The Unicorn (in French: La Licorne) is a fictional 17th-century three-masted armed Royal Navy vessel playing a leading role in both The Secret of the Unicorn and Red Rackham's Treasure. |
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La Reale de France Model Ship
With officers drawn from the French nobility and the fighting forces provided by the Infantry, the only real problem with manning the Galleys was finding people to man the oars. And a lot was needed, up to 427 for a vessel the size of the "Reale". Since few men were likely to volunteer for such service, the French used prisoners of war and inmates from the prison system to provide the muscle. |
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Lafayette's Hermione Model Ship
In 1776 relations between Great Britain and the partisans for independence from the colonies of North America are tarnished. The Marquis de La Fayette upon his return to France from America
endeavours to obtain France's support to the conflict. The Marquis de La Fayette convinced Louis XVI to give his backing. In 1780, La Fayette embarked on the Hermione to fight alongside the American insurgents for independence. |
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Large Ship Models
Our large ship models are a unique corporate gift idea for clients working in the shipping industry. These beautiful sailing ship models for sale are handmade from scratch using precious woods and fine timbers, such as Teak, Sapelia, and Mahogany. The ship model decorations are hand carved in wood and all large model ships are built using a wooden plank on frame. |
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Le Canot Imperiale Model Ship
This is a parade barge with oars dating back to the 1st and 2nd Empire. It is an authentic witness to the imperial period. The
Canot Imperiale is extensively and richly decorated and was built in Antwerp in 21 days. Having been used only a few times by Napoleon 1st and Napoleon 3rd, it was brought back to Paris at the Palais de Chaillot, at the Museum of the Marine, where it is still being exposed.
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Le Soleil Royal Model Ship
As the flagship of the French Navy, the Soleil Royal was sumptuously decorated with wooden carvings symbolic of the French monarch. In 1692, Soleil Royal was hauled up onto the beach at Cherbourg for repairs. At
port, it was a
defenceless target for the Dutch and British attack on June 2nd and 3rd. The loss of the Soleil Royal together with 18 others was the most serious naval setback for France in the 17th century. |
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Le Superbe Model Ship
Le Superbe was a third rate with 74 cannons, built by the French in 1708. She was 143 feet long with a beam of over 40 feet. At 1,029ton, she carried adequate provisions to remain at sea with a crew of approximately 600 men for up to six months. |
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Medium Ship Models
Our medium wooden model ships are an unforgettable novelty retirement gift. In this section, you’ll find antique ship models such as La Reale de France, Santa Maria, Lafayette’s Hermione, La Licorne, Le Soleil Royal and the Cutty Sark, as well as model sailing boats and J-Class Yachts. This collection of model ships assembled by hand makes for a precious gift for navy sailors. |
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Model Boats
Our model sailing boats are perfect presents for boat owners. These model boats are not assembled from kits. They’re handcrafted from scratch and you can be sure that you are purchasing a high-quality model. Please note that these models are only for display and decorative purposes – they are not functioning models or children's toys. |
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Model Yachts
Our J Class model yachts are the ideal sailing gift for dads and corporate sailing
events . They come in many sizes – small, medium and large – and these stunning ready-made J Class model yachts are the perfect nautical decoration for the house. Please note that these models are only for display and decorative purposes – they are not functioning models. |
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Nautical Gifts
Our nautical gifts for the home or office are ideal for seaside Pubs, seaside restaurants, and seaside hotels. Our nautical products can be beautiful sailing gifts for boys or dads that love ships, pirates, and everything related to the sea. In this section, you’ll find model ships in a bottle, nautical knot boards, ship wheels, nautical clocks, and miniature ship models in a display case. |
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Pinta Model Ship
Pinta ("The Painted") and Santa Clara, remembered as the Niña ("The Girl"), were caravel-type vessels used in Christopher Columbus's expedition to the discovery of the Americas. Santa Maria was the flagship for the expedition while Pinta and Niña were second-hand vessels and were never meant for exploration.
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Rest of the World
Our world model ships for sale are replicas of famous ships built in Sweden, Germany, Spain, the USA and the Netherlands. These professional ship models are a real piece of history and the best gifts for sailors in the navy or naval history lovers. Here you find the Santa Maria ship model and the Amerigo Vespucci model ship among many others. |
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Riva Aquarama Model Boat
The Riva Aquarama models are perfect presents for boat owners and speedboats aficionados. The Riva Aquarama range was speedboats built and engineered for quality by Italian yacht builder Riva. The success of the Riva models was based on the classic wooden look and sheer beauty of the shape combined with the power of the engine. |
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San Felipe Model Ship
The San Felipe, launched in 1690, was one of the most beautiful Spanish galleons of the XVII century. She was the lead ship of the famous Spanish Armada and able to take on the most formidable ships in the French and British navies. The San Felipe's was used in the war against the British and French to protect Spanish settlements and
harbours and to safeguard the long and hazardous passage back to Spanish ports. |
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Santa Maria Model Ship
The Santa Maria was part of the fleet of ChristopherColumbus on his first trip to the discovery of the Americas. Her master andowner were Juan de la Cosa. The Santa Maria was a carrack-type vessel and wasused as the flagship for the expedition. The other ships of the Columbusexpedition were the caravel-type ships Santa Clara, remembered as the Niña("The Girl") and Pinta ("The Painted"). |
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Schooner Ship Models
A schooner model is the best sailing gift for dad or the sailing lover. Schooners were first used by the Dutch in the 16th or 17th century, and further developed in North America from the early 18th century onwards. In this section, you will find the Bluenose model ship, the most famous Canadian schooner in history. The Bluenose model is a great seaside gift to decorate a house by the sea.
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Small Ship Models
These small ship models are ideal gifts for sailors in the navy. Our model ships for sale are carefully handcrafted from scratch. In this section, you’ll find the HMVA Bounty, the Cutty Sark, and J-Class Yachts. Although these ship models are small, they have enough details and are a great sailing gift for boys or dads who love the seaside and are keen on naval history. |
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Sovereign of the Seas Model Ship
The Sovereign of the Seas was the most magnificent ship of her era. Designed in 1630's by Phineas Pett, she was the first ship to have three full gun decks, carrying 102 guns on the orders of King Charles I. No expense was spared in her construction. Renamed the Royal Sovereign when Charles II came to the throne in 1660, she fought in several battles during the Second and Third Dutch Wars between 1666 and 1673. |
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Speedboats
The Riva Aquarama models are ideal presents for boat owners and seaside lovers. In this section, you’ll find the best scale model reproductions of the classic Riva Aquarama model and Ferrari Arno Hydroplane model launched over the years. Please note that these speedboat models are for display only and they are not radio controlled or for children to play with.
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Wappen von Hamburg Model Ship
Wappen von Hamburg was built in Hamburg in the Deich-tor shipyard and the sailing ship was launched in 1669. Its main purpose was to serve as an escort vessel on voyages to the spit Bergen. In October 1683, she was the victim of a fire which broke out on board which spread to the ship and attained the ship's reserve of gunpowder causing the ship to explode. |
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Wasa Model Ship
The three-masted royal ship launched in 1627. Length 70.00 m, breadth 11,50 m, draught 4,80 m, displacement 1,400 tons, sail area 1,150 m2, with a crew of 133 sailors and 300 soldiers. On its maiden voyage in 1628, the Wasa capsized and sank in the Stockholm
harbour. The ship itself was lifted from the sea on 24th April 1961, and the Wasa Museum was opened the following year. |
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