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SS United States

SS United States

SS United States
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Old-Modern Handicrafts

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Fully Assembled and Ready for Display

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Dimension: 32"(long) x 9"(tall) x 4"(wide)


The SS United States (also known as "The Big U") is an ocean liner built in 1952 for the United States Lines. At 53,329 gross tons, she is the largest ocean liner to date built entirely in the United States and still holds the record for the fastest westbound transatlantic crossing. In 1952, on her maiden voyage as the new flagship of the United States Lines, the United States captured the Blue Riband with the fastest eastbound and westbound transatlantic crossings on record (11 July–15 July, 3 days, 12 hours, 12 minutes). The entry of the United States marked the first time since the Baltic a century earlier that a U.S.-flagged ship held the Blue Riband, surpassing European speed records which had stood for decades. The United States lost the eastbound record in 1990, but still holds the westbound record, and remains the fastest ocean liner to cross in either direction. The United States plied the transatlantic with passenger service until 1969, and she outlasted the demise of her original owners. The ship is currently docked in Philadelphia until a decision is made about her fate.

Highlights about this wooden model Ocean Liner:

100% hand built from scratch using “plank on frame” construction method.

Hundreds of hours is required to finish a model.

Completed models contain thousands of details created by our skillful master craftsmen.

Made of finest wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood.

Chrome and brass fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of our models

Extensive research through original plans and pictures make our models authentic.

Each model goes through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop.

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