Description: Dimension L: 29.5 W: 9 H: 28 Inches About This is a museum-quality, FULLY ASSEMBLED replica of Sweden’s ill-fated warship, which sank after sailing less than a mile into its maiden voyage in 1628. The Wasa, raised in 1961 from its watery grave, is now one of Sweden’s most popular tourist attractions. This is an “Exclusive Edition” where the model has a unique serial number etched into the hull, which allows us to identify production date, material used and all other production information of a model. Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or original plans meticulously handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. This amazing Wasa model features plank on frame, three decks, and two and a half rows of ferocious cannons on each side of the ship. A unique bowsprit design that consists of: brass statues and crafted brass ornaments on the panels. The front bowsprit and three large masts are connected securely using advanced rigging and lines painstakingly knotted and fastened by hand. Each yard has an attached hand-stitched rolled-up sails made of fine linen. Metal anchors and a wooden rudder are visible on the front and rear of the ship. On the deck, there are metal stationed cannons, authentic hand-built lifeboats with ribs and planks, wooden cabin, and many other handcrafted ornaments. There is also an exquisite detailed admiral’s quarter on the stern with spectacular brass ornaments. This model comes standard with a solid wood base and brass nameplate. It’ll make a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector History Vasa was built top-heavy and had insufficient ballast. Despite an obvious lack of stability in port, it was allowed to set sail and foundered only a few minutes after it first encountered a wind stronger than a breeze. The impulsive move to set sail was the result of a combination of factors: Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus, who was leading the army on the continent on the date of its maiden voyage, was impatient to see it join the Baltic fleet in the Thirty Years War; at the same time, the kings subordinates lacked the political courage to discuss the ships structural problems frankly or to have the maiden voyage postponed. During the 1961 recovery, thousands of artifacts and the remains of at least 15 people were found in and around the hull of the Vasa by marine archaeologists. Among the many items found were clothing, weapons, cannons, tools, coins, cutlery, food, drink and six of the ten sails. No expense was spared in decorating and equipping the Vasa, which was also one of the largest and most heavily armed warships of its time. RETURN POLICY If an item arrives damaged or defective, please notify us of any damages or defectiveness within 7days of arrival to get a return authorization; then send us the Photos or damages/defects (If applicable Once we assess the damages two options are open: 1. When deemed fixable, we will send parts to repair the model 2. When damage is unable to be fixed, we will ship out a new replacement at no cost. If replacement is not available in a reasonable time, we will issue 100% refund for the cost of the item. Any goods damaged in shipment need to be reported to us within 7 days, shipping cost is non refundable in any case. For any other reasons that you are not satisfied with our models, simply return it within 7days and we will refund the money. Restocking 15% fees apply. Amount will be refunded excluding shipping charges. Buyer is responsible for return shipping charges. Items with free shipping have a shipping charge imputed in the price. Any refund will be adjusted to compensate us for actual shipping costs for any return Important The buyer is responsible for covering return shipping charges. If the buyer initiates a return for any reason other than a defect or error on our part, they must ensure the return item is carefully and securely packed to prevent damage. We highly recommend that the buyer purchases an insurance for added protection during transit. Any damage incurred to the item during the return shipment is the buyers responsibility.
Price: 631.55 USD
Location: Ontario, California
End Time: 2024-11-13T13:35:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 87.66 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
