model ships.

Description: Hand Built Model of the USS Vesuvius, 20th c., launched in 1888. Stands on a plywood stand, with plexiglass case. I just added some photos of the Vesuvius with a trim fitted to the base. There are also four framed black and white photos of the ship at sea no doubt copies of these were taken approximately 129 years ago, they are very good photos.I have left the ship on the base that the builder used in its construction, the next owner can decide whether or not to keep it.Model Length 49 in., D.- 6 in., Photos of Vesuvius at sea H.- 5 5/8 in., W.- 13 1/4 The model needs some cosmetic work on the plinth, which could be just a coat of paint ?? I am not set up for refinishing etc.From Wikipedia USS Vesuvius, the third ship of the United States Navy named for the Italian volcano, was a unique vessel in the Navy inventory which marked a departure from more conventional forms of main battery armament. She is considered a dynamite gun cruiser and was essentially an operational testbed for large dynamite guns. USS Vesuvius was laid down in September 1887 at Philadelphia by William Cramp & Sons Ships and Engine Building Company, subcontracted from the Pneumatic Dynamite Gun Company of New York City. She was launched on 28 April 1888 sponsored by Miss Eleanor Breckinridge and commissioned on 2 June 1890 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard with Lieutenant Seaton Schroeder in command. Hand Built Model of the USS Vesuvius, 20th c., launched in 1888, on a plywood stand, plexiglass case. Together with four framed black and white photos of the ship on the water. The model is in good condition, the stern of the ship has a small area that needs tidying up. If you need more photos please let me know. The site YouTube has a very good video about the ship.

Price: 2400 USD

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-14T16:50:19.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD