The Bluenose model ship is an exact replica of a fishing schooner and a racer that was constructed in Nova Scotia. The ship was specifically built for racing in the International Fishermen’s trophy that was launched by the Halifax Herald. In her very first attempt at racing in 1921, the Bluenose won the race and repeated the victory for several years.  The Bluenose model ship is in high demand with maritime and racing enthusiasts because the model represents the ship’s successful history.

Importance of the Bluenose Model Ship

The main purpose of designing Bluenose was to develop a schooner that could not only meet the high standards of the Lunenburg fishing fleet but also compete for races. The need for a racing schooner was felt after the first international fishermen’s trophy was won by Gloucester. The Bluenose was designed by WJ Roue, a naval architect and constructed at the Smith and Rhuland Yard in Nova Scotia. The overall maximum length of the ship was 145 feet with racing trim water line length of 112 feet.

Financed by Captain Angus Walter and four Halifax businessmen, this Nova Scotia ship won the race in 1921 and continued to win the trophy for several years, despite the fact that several new ships were built to beat the Bluenose.  The Bluenose was very powerful and even in her last race ran at an average speed of 14.15 knots, which is one of the fastest face ever recorded over a fixed course by a canvassed vessel.

The Bluenose model ship’s popularity is attributable to its winning prowess and the fame it achieved. Apart from winning the annual International Fishermen’s Trophy race for Canada a number of times during the period between the two world wars, the Bluenose served the fishing fleet for nearly 20 seasons. The Bluenose achieved the distinction of high liner on many times and served here owners well. However, a combination of war related factor and the global depression forced the ship’s owners to sell it in 1942 to the West Indian Trading Company. After spending four years as freighter, the Bluenose was wrecked on a reef near Haiti in January 1946.

A replica of the original Bluenose was commissioned by the government of Nova Scotia in 1963 and is known as Bluenose II. Meanwhile, the original Bluenose was commemorated on a Canadian fifty cent stamp in 1928.

Features of the Bluenose Model Ship

The Bluenose model ship is made of good quality wood displaying vibrant authentic colors. An ideal gift for friends and colleagues, the model motivates people to aim for victory. The Bluenose model ships are available in various sizes and for all types of budgets. Some salient features of these models are:

• They are fully assembled and ready to ship
• Made from excellent quality wood, these ships make excellent decorative items
• Original plans have been studied to incorporate all the details
• Designed and manufactured by expert craftsmen
• Multiple layers of paint and varnish to make its hull shine

So you too can order this Bluenose model ship for decorating at your home or gifting it to your friends.