We got the model today. Thank you very much and we are really happy with the present. Thank you again. Mr Chuan Wu - Buyer of Amerigo Vespucci Tribute Model (Germany, Dec 06) >> MORE
Received and in good conditions on the 30th. Recipient delighted. Thanks again for your efforts. David Ryan - Buyer of the HMS Bounty (Portugal, Nov 06) >>MORE
I have been buying online from Premier Ship Models for almost two years and having purchased about ten different models ... Mr Murat Ozgorkey - Buyer of Endeavour J Class and HMS Warrior Models (Turkey Sept 06) >> MORE
But one thing I can tell you is, I have looked at all internet model ship seller: USA, CA, South Africa, Russian, Vietnam... I believe I found this one is for me. Liu Yu Shian - Buyer of Sovereign of the Seas New Platinum Model (Taiwan, Sept 06) >> MORE
The ship models are exceptional, everyone just loves them, floating in the air. Merima Marine Interior Solutions ....Caribbean Cruise Line company. Mikko Kunnas - Director, Merima Ltd, (Finland, December 2004). >>MORE
Great. I am very happy with my model ship of the HMS Endeavour. Cheers, Bill Koutsouras - Buyer of HMS Endeavour (Grand Cayman, October 2003) >> MORE
The model arrived safely today. What can I say - it is absolutely fantastic !The standard of craftsmanship is superb. Please pass on my thanks and gratitude to all concerned. Alan Lloyd - Buyer of the HMS Bellona (UK, Nov 06) >> MORE
The HMS Surprise model and cross-section model arrived last night and are absolutely beautiful....! Mr Lee Roehrdans - Buyer of HMS Surprise Model and HMS Surprise Cross Section (USA, July 06) >> MORE
I would like to thank you for the professional work and the quick delivery of the models ...Regards Stephanie Caudal - Buyer of Tribute Models of Mercury and Amerigo Vespucci and the Prie Diestnanja (France, June 2006) >> MORE
This letter is to serve as notice of my Company's appreciation of the work carried out by Premier Ship Models Ltd ... Best Regards, Clive Miners, Director. RICH CREATION INTERNATIONAL LTD, (Hong Kong, July 2005) >> MORE
They have arrived and they are great. Thanks a lot. Franzen AB - David Franzen - Buyer of Typhoon and Triple Cockpit Speed Boat (Sweden, June 2005)>> MORE
Thank you very much, we have received our model boat. It is wonderful. Best regards Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore - Dr J. Toth - Buyer of Amerigo Vespucci (Hungary, May 2005) >>MORE
Despite an almost impossible schedule, this extraordinary team of craftsfolk managed to deliver ‘2 x 8 feet' ship models of the HMS Beagle and HMS Bellona, on time and on budget ...Mike Tucker - Miniature Effects Supervisor, BBC, (UK, January 05) >> MORE
The Albatross ship model you sent me surpassed my best expectations. Congratulations. Looking forward for our next friendly co-operation. Fokion Georgakopoulos – Buyer of Albatross (Greece, June 2005) >> MORE
I just wanted to thank you for all your help with my requests on the Victory. Once again thank you for your help and prompt attention. Patricia Riseley - Buyer of the HMS Victory Model Boat Kit (Australia, Mar 07) >> MORE
The most celebrated ship in US history, the USS Constitution was launched in 1797.
Her first assignment was in the West Indies, where she captured a number of smaller vessels around 1801.
Her next assignment was in the Mediterranean, where she was successful in forcing the deys of Algiers and Tunis to sign a treaty exempting American ships from tribute payments.
In 1810, commanded by Isaac Hull (her most illustrious Captain), she joined the North Atlantic Squadron.
On August 19, 1812, she encountered the Guerriere who was commanded by Captain James Dacres, who was a willing combatant. Whilst Guerriere opened fire at long range, Captain Hull closed the range, when at a distance of half a pistol shot; he gave the order to fire. Twenty-five minutes later, the dismantled Guerriere was wallowing in the high seas. She was so shattered that Hull ordered her to be blown up.
It was during this battle that she earned her nickname "Old Ironsides”, after shots were seen bouncing off her hull. Constitution returned to Boston and a nation thrilled with the stunning victory.
Her next combat was in 1812 against HMS Java, under Captain Harry Lambert. Her overwhelming firepower and superior gunnery reduced the Java to a mast less hull, with fatal casualties including her Captain. Like the Guerriere, she had to be blown up because she was so badly damaged. Captain Bainbridge was also wounded and was replaced by Captain Charles Stewart.
In December 1814, she slipped the British blockade under his Captaincy. She sailed into action against the HMS Cyane and Levant off Madeira. Both ships were taken as prizes, although Levant was re-captured by the British. USS Constitution once again arrived in New York, with a whole nation celebrating her victories, and in the process becoming the most celebrated ship in the US Navy.
In 1830, she was saved from the scrapyard after a public outcry. She emerged from her re-building in 1835, and sailed on a number of expeditions including a 29-month circumnavigation of the World.
Re-built in 1870, she sailed again as a training ship until 1881, after which she was used as a receiving ship. In 1897, she was brought to Boston for preservation. She made an extended goodwill voyage in 1931 – 34, when she was towed to 76 ports along the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific Coasts.
Maintained as a museum ship in Boston, the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy, and the oldest commissioned warship in the World. She leaves her dock for a turnaround cruise in Boston Harbour on every 4 July.
Gillmer, Old Ironsides. Martin, Most Fortunate Ship. Roosevelt, Naval War of 1812, together with six other frigates (including the USS Constellation).
