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MARCO POLO clipper
1851
About the construction of the
Marco Polo
wooden scale model:
- Built from scratch over
hundreds of hours by master artisans
- High quality woods include cherry, birch, maple and
rosewood
- Double
plank-on-frame
construction (very
important)
- Authentic extensive rigging system comprised of many
different sizes of rope and features numerous blocks and
deadeyes
- Full length masts and bowsprit per construction plans
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About the Marco Polo
clipper ship:
The Marco Polo was launched in 1851
in New Brunswick, Canada. She
measured 184 feet in length, with a beam of 36 feet and
draught of 29 feet.
In 1852, the Marco Polo was converted for passenger service
between England and Australia. That year she
sailed from Liverpool to Port Phillips Head in 76 days. After spending 3 weeks in port, she returned to
Liverpool in another 76 days. Her total trip time was 5
months, 21 days, making this the first ever round
trip in less than 6 months. This record
stood for for 15 years, to
1867.
In 1867, Marco Polo was converted back to cargo use.
On a trip from Quebec on July 22, 1883 she sprang a leak
north of Prince Edward Island. Her crew deliberately grounded
her on a beach at Cavendish, Prince Edward Island and
cut her masts cut down to prevent the wind from blowing
her further onto the shore. They were able to
preserve her until a strong gale came the following
month.
Today the wreck site is
considered a National Historic Site. Many artifacts from the ship are
now on
display at the New Brunswick Museum in Canada.
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Dimensions and price:
36" long x 25" tall $4,740
Shipping and insurance
in the contiguous US included. Other places: $500 flat
rate.
28" long x 22" tall $3,390
Shipping and insurance
in the contiguous US included. Other places: $350 flat
rate.
Model is built per commission only. We require only a
small deposit to start the process $500 
The
remaining balance won't be due until the model is
completed,
in several months.
Add light feature: $300
For display case, please
click here:
Model Ship Display Case
"The Marco Polo model arrived on 17 Sept 2010 as advised.
I am very pleased with the finished product. It is a superb piece of
craftsmanship with much attention to detail.The reason I wanted the Marco Polo was because my great grandfather
sailed from Liverpool to Melbourne on its maiden voyage in 1852.
The model will be put in my study.
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
Michael Turner"
Learn more about the
Marco Polo here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Polo_(1851_ship)
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