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HMS SURPRISE model
In the
middle of the Napoleonic era (1805), the French had
captured most of Europe and intended to seize
England, the final piece of the puzzle. In an effort
to protect England from an invading force, the
British Navy was ordered to intercept and destroy
French vessels before they near the shoreline. Among
them, HMS Surprise, received the specific
instructions: "Intercept French Privateer,
Acheron…you will sink, burn, or take her as prize."
Led by Jack Aubrey, the British ship found its
way down to the Brazilian coastline. Ironically,
however, it was the Acheron that took the Brits
by surprise. Outmaneuvered and outgunned,
HMS Surprise suffered significant damage, including
the destruction of her rudder and the loss of
many men. Managed to escape, the courageous
Captain fixed up his battered ship and hunted
down the superior Acheron for a showdown.
The final battle came when Aubrey gambled on
superior seamanship and captured the Acheron.
This achievement of HMS Surprise was unmatched
throughout the world’s naval history.
About the construction of the
HMS
Surprise
model:
- Built from scratch over
hundreds of hours by master artisans
- Reference: Plans of HMS Surprise, originally built as French
corvette L'Unite
- True copper-plated bottom:
individual copper pieces that were weathered unevenly to
create a realistic look (no fake lines.)
- Lower sails are furled
to show beautiful deck features.
- Correct boats which also
have masts and oars.
Our HMS Surprise
model is based from the ship in the novel by Patrick
O'Brian. It is not the HMS Rose which
was converted to the HMS Surprise for the movie
Master and Commander. One difference is that the ship's wheel is behind the
mizzen mast, not in front of the middle mast. It also did not have fancy decoration on the stern.
27" long x
20" tall x 8" wide $3,590
Shipping
and insurance in the contiguous US included. Other
places: $350 flat rate.
39" long x 29.5" tall x 12" wide $5,690
Shipping
and insurance in the contiguous US included. Other
places: $500 flat rate.
This model is built per commission only. We require only
a small deposit to start the process. The
remaining balance won't be due until the model is
completed.
Please click here for lead time.
Illuminate the model in a
special occasion, dimly lit room:
$300. Powered by a
standard 9v battery placed under the base for your
convenience.
Available on the larger size
only.
ModelShipMaster.com
produces the finest
and most accurate tall ship model in the world. We do not attach a name
to a ship's stern and say it is that ship. We
never cut the bowsprit and masts short in order to save shipping
cost. We refuse to paint copper color onto a wooden hull
to make a false appearance of a copper plated bottom.
Our guns under the main deck are 'real' and our boats
are real wood, not plastic casting.
"The HMS Surprise ship
arrived. It is outstanding. Looks just like the pictures!
I posted a picture on my facebook page and a friend has already inquired
about how to get a model. I have put your website address on my
facebook page.
It is really an instant heirloom. I am so glad I found you guys.
Thanks.
Bradley C."
Learn more about the HMS Surprise here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Surprise_(replica_ship)
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