Ship Models

Sailing Through History with Miniature Ship Replicas

Model ships have captured the imaginations of people young and old. We imagine ourselves captaining or perhaps crewing on these diminutive, yet amazingly accurate representations of full-sized ships. Cruisers, sloops, yachts and racing ships gathered together in maritime museums or in private collections inspire minds to dream about a life on the water.

Model shipbuilding has been a part of humanity since ancient times, with models from thousands of years ago providing archaeological evidence of how seafaring cultures devised and perfected watercraft. Model ships have also been used in a number of religions as votives offered up as thanks for surviving a storm at sea or for fulfilling a vow to a deity. From the crudely carved to the most intricately detailed, model ships grace museums, art galleries, banks and private collections the world over.

Our ship models include sailing and powered vessels—each inspired by the finest examples the maritime world has to offer. Hand crafted by skilled masters in model shipbuilding, the designs for these ships are gleaned from actual blueprints of existing ships and are true replicas of the original. Sailing enthusiasts will enjoy the intricate detail of the sailing ships we offer, from the hand-sewn fabric sails to the miniature rigging and polished wood decks of our yachts. The scale models of the powerboats we offer are built just as meticulously, featuring a detailed cockpit complete with gauges, along with the shiny motor and propeller. Polished wood gleams from stain or is meticulously hand painted.

From vintage sloops to classic wood-hulled powerboats, many of these “miniatures” are far from the tiny models one might display in a small cubbyhole. With large ship models measuring up to five feet in length, these nautical marvels don’t just make a design statement—they define the decor of the room in which they are displayed. Display one of these beautiful models alone on a table, steamer truck or credenza, and all eyes will be drawn to it. Smaller scale models range in length from 11-20 inches and are perfect for grouping. We also offer a charming mobile of A-Cup yachts, perfect for hanging in an office or library. All our ship models come with their own table stand or can be displayed with an optional wall bracket.

Model ships appeal to people from all walks of life. Each collector has an emotional connection with all things nautical, even if they have never been on the ocean. For many collectors, a single experience on a boat inspires the dream to collect. For some, the graceful beauty of a sailboat on the water is enough to collect model ships. No matter where your love of the sea comes from, a model ship elegantly displayed in your home will be a regular reminder of your dreams of traveling the open ocean.

The grand old steamers that crossed the Atlantic have become legends. It’s been close to a century now since the Titanic was lost. Some eighty years ago the first Queen Mary traveled between the port of Southampton and the Cunard pier in New York’s harbor. Opulent First Class, its extraordinary luxury representing an era when time was more leisurely enjoyed. All that, while also transporting a generation of immigrants moving one-way, West to a New World.

These models make commanding centerpieces, adding romance to offices, restaurants, living rooms… or your very own store window.

Facts about our ship models

1. All ship models are completely hand-made by skilled craftsman

2. Model ships have highest quality parts: hand sewn fabric sails with detailed stitching; each solid brass antique finished hardware made from individual molds.

3. Most ship and boat models are built plank-on frame, some ships have a solid carved hull.

4. Most model ships ready to rig. Detailed instructions explain easy assembly upon arrival.

5. All ship models come with table stands

6. Plans and drawings of introduced ships are researched in the archives of museums and national libraries. Our scale models are true miniature representations of the original yachts.

7. People love to admire the intricate details of the hulls, decks, rigging, and sails of our ship models. Scale ship models adorn the Oval Office at the White House, Wall Street offices, and private libraries.

8. All ships are made by the world leader in sailing ship model reproductions, and have implacable quality and attention to details