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SS CRISTOFORO COLOMBO
ocean liner model ship

The origins of the Cristoforo Colombo lie in the situation of the Italian Line at the end of World War II.  The war had been devastating to them, as two of their newest and largest ships - the SS Rex and SS Conte di Savoia - had been destroyed. The Italian Line at this point decided to build moderately-sized ships that were very luxurious, comfortable, and stylish.

The Cristoforo Colombo was built in Genoa at the Ansaldo Shipyards. The Andrea Doria was already built by the time Cristoforo Colombo was completed.  She was launched in 1953 and was ready for a 1954 maiden voyage.  When launched, the Cristoforo Colombo was larger than the Andrea Doria.  Hence, the ship was the largest merchant ship in Italian service.

In the spring of 1964, the Cristoforo Colombo carried the Pietà from the Vatican to the 1964 New York World's Fair.  Pietà was put in a crate that was filled with plastic foam, which was lowered onto a rubber base in the first class pool where the least damage was likely to happen to it.  During the actual loading, the Cristoforo Colombo had been put in dry dock so that she would not move and jeopardize the crate and its content.  Only easily removable snap hooks secured the crate so that it could be released easily in case of accident.  In case the Cristoforo Colombo sank during the voyage, the crate had the ability to float.  In New York, the crate was lifted by a heavy-lift floating crane onto a barge that was put alongside the ship.

The Cristoforo Colombo and the Leonardo da Vinci were kept as the flagships and the prime Italian ships on the North Atlantic until 1965, when the new SS Michelangelo and SS Raffaello were placed into service.

This primarily wood SS Cristoforo Colombo model  features:

- Hollow hull construction. This construction method gives accurate hulls, as artisans create the frame of the hull exactly like in drawings. The solid hull method, on the other hand, employs most guesswork on the degree of curvature.

- Hollow superstructure is comprised of many individual thin pieces of wood glued together, not several solid pieces of wood stacking on top one another.

- Windows are cutouts (not black decals), thanks to the hollow structures.



36" long x 13.5" long x 7" wide  $3,525 Shipping and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other places: $400 flat rate.

24" long $2,990 Shipping and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other places: $300 flat rate.

Lighting feature is included.  A ship is not a cruise ship without beautiful lighting. 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.

 
"I just wanted you to know that both ships arrived in perfect condition along with the cases. They are magnificent! I cannot believe the detail and workmanship. You and your staff are to be commended!  Thank you again and again!  Eric"

Be sure to check out our beautiful, authentic SS Rex model and TS Michelangelo model