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MILWAUKEE CLIPPER
The first ship that had the new smoke
stack design that became standard
SS Milwaukee Clipper, also known as SS Clipper,
also called the "Queen of the Great Lakes" is a
retired passenger ship and automobile ferry that
sailed and traveled on all of the Great Lakes
except Lake Ontario. She is the
only US passenger steamship left on the Great
Lakes.
Milwaukee Clipper
was the first ship that had the new smoke stack
design that became standard for many new ships
to come. Before her, the streamlined
forward stack is false and does not ventilate
engine exhaust. It is a signature of naval
architect George Sharp. Sharp is credited
with three historic vessels, Milwaukee Clipper,
SS Lane Victory, and NS Savannah.
In December 1983,
Milwaukee Clipper was listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, and in May 1989 the
ship was designated a National Historic
Landmark. The vessel is now docked in
Muskegon, Michigan.
We offer this primarily wood
Milwaukee Clipper model the following sizes:
22" (1/200 scale)
$2,910
Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $200 flat rate.
31" long (1/144
scale)
$3,275
Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $300 flat rate.
50" (HO scale)
$5,590
Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $600 flat rate.
Lighting feature is included.
LED light
powered by standard 9v battery for your
convenience. Our model has realistic and
beautiful lighting, including navigation light.
Cheap model makers neither care nor able to keep
up with our artistry and and engineering
ability.
Model is built per commission only. We require only a
small deposit (not full amount, not even half) to start
the process $500  The
remaining balance won't be due until the boat is
completed,
in several months.
Please remember to let us know two things: 1/full hull
or waterline, 2/appearance at the time of commission or
present day (see the last photo on this page.)
"This model is really looking good! Thank
you for the update. When do you think it will
be finished?
The other models you sold me are a constant
enjoyment to my family. We have them on display at
our lakeside house in Wisconsin. Thank you to you
and your skilled craftsman.
Best regards,
Gene"
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