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Edward Teach, more commonly referred to as ‘Blackbeard,’ was a feared and revered English pirate who primarily operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of Britain’s North American colonies between the late 17th– and 18th-centuries. He sailed aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge which was launched around the year 1710, to be used as…

After 107 years, Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton’s ship, HMS Endurance, has been found in the depths of the Antarctic Ocean. The wreckage’s condition is surprisingly pristine, regardless of the fact that it currently lies at a depth of 3,008 metres, and has done for more than a century. It was found at the bottom of…

Whilst Premier Ship Models specialise in the area of ship building and selling, we do offer restoration, and we are as passionate about restoring ship models as we are about quality model building itself. We take great pride in restoring model ships and boats to their former glory. During the restoration process, we retain as…

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton is undoubtedly one of history’s most prominent explorers, and remains a principal figure of the period most commonly referred to as the ‘Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.’ He was an Anglo-Irish explorer who looked to further mankind’s knowledge surrounding Antarctica. – Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton He was born in Kilkea, County…

Officially, the Marie Celeste was actually called the Mary Celeste, and before that it was christened as the Amazon. The Marie Celeste was a fictional ship created by Arthur Conan Doyle, author of Sherlock Holmes, and the Marie Celeste was inspired by the real-life counterpart, the Mary Celeste. Very confusing! It was an American merchant…

Premier Ship Models are undertaking some very exciting projects, with the utmost care and attention to detail. They reflect our desire for perfection, historical-accuracy and customer satisfaction. We have always looked to better our products with each passing project, and so the following builds are excellent examples of the company’s growing levels of ambition. IMI…

Expo 2020; one of the most anticipated business and commerce events of the 21st Century. Unfortunately, it had to be postponed due to COVID-19 until the 1st October 2021, to the 31st March 2022. But now, it’s finally underway! It’s taking place between the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, in the UAE. The location…

See Above – The Titanic (right) and her sister ship, the Olympic (left) It must be said, that these theories are just that; theories. Nevertheless, it can certainly be very interesting to talk about. The RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that set sail on the 10th April 1912, and was owned by American…

Premier Ship Models are offering a plethora of new products from a number of well-renowned model-makers. They guarantee the highest quality and fair prices, along with exciting challenges and beautiful details.  BlueJacket models offer a huge challenge for even the most expert model builders, and their historical-accuracy is often second-to-none. Disar, on the other hand,…

On Friday 3rd September, the employees of Premier Ship Models travelled to West Lodge Park Hotel in Cockfosters to receive the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Category of International Trade. Fitting and well-deserved, as the company’s ethos revolves around export, and always seeks to improve and grow with their trading techniques. Throughout the…