Defender Painted Large Sailboat Schooner Yacht Model Decor items From late 1943

From late 1943

Master craftsmen spend more than 200 hours individually hand-building each model from premium hardwoods including rosewood

Features include a single mast with hand-stitched linen sails and intricate rigging

this masterpiece depicts a whaling ship departing from the bustling port of Nantucket

hand-sanded finish

Defender Painted Large Sailboat Schooner Yacht Model Decor items From late 1943Defender was a groundbreaking yacht designed by Nathanael Herreshoff and built with aluminum an innovation that initially caused corrosion issues. After overcoming these challenges, it went on to defeat Valkyrie III in three consecutive races, securing the 1895 America's Cup. Handcrafted from high quality cedar wood combined with engineered wood, using the plank on frame construction method for durability and authenticity. Each model is 100% hand