Young America Model Ship,wooden,handcrafted,ready made,yacht model,ship model,premier range

Description

Handcrafted, scratch built and readymade model ship of Young America

Young America is one of the many wooden ship models which have been carefully handcrafted here at Premier Ship Models, with high attention to detail. Young America, a world famous sailing ship was built by William Webb in 1852 at this shipyard in New York and launched in 1853, at the height of the clipper construction boom. She soon went on to be viewed as an American symbol for its technological innovation, gracefulness and representing the countries modernity in the global economy.

The construction of the sailing ship allowed fast sailing as it went on to break two speed records, one from Liverpool to San Francisco and the other from California to New York. This soon led to many shipping companies using the ship to deliver goods quickly. The main characteristics which have been included in this model of a ship are Young America’s sharp bow and narrow hull.

Constructed with three-masts and originally rigged with three skysails, the sailing ship was later re-rigged to double top sails. Leaving Philadelphia in 1886, with a large amount of crude oil, Young America had made its last journey and was not heard of again.

This ship model is representative of the quality and expertise here at Premier Ship Models. Using the highest quality of materials and precise ship modelling craftsmanship we bring you a model ship which played a huge part in the modernisation of shipping.

To view more of our ship models please browse our website or feel free to Contact Premier Ship Models with any questions you may have.

Additional information

Weight	50 kg
Size	L: 90 cm x W: 25 cm x H: 65 cm
Personalise your name plate	Personalised name plate, Standard name plate
Sails rolled up or down	Furled (Rolled Up), Rolled Down

vincent bekaert

2024-09-13

After a Dutch company told me they were no longer taking orders, a Chinese company did not respond and an American one did not offer the desired finish, I ended up at Premier Ship Models in January 2024. I opted for a premium finish from 6-8 months for the build of a 1990 Hinkley Sou'wester. With nothing more than a top view and a side view and a lot of photos they got to work. 9 times I got an update with photos to assess the progress and make comments. I happily made a photo album of this. I asked for quite a few corrections, which were all carried out. The only downside was a huge underestimation of the shipping costs. But the ship was very well packed and delivered in September. The sailing ship had suffered a bit on the journey, but I was able to repair that easily, except for the downhaul - it was too simple and would break off again immediately. I left that out (it would still be nice to receive a "real life" version). The correspondence was very good, my sincere thanks to the team for the great job!

Douglas Holmes

2024-09-10

The first time I used Premier Ship Models was for a kit of the Batavia, this year. (2024). I was so happy with the service that when I was looking at getting the 'ghost ship' The Flying Dutchman, I checked around online and was extremely pleased to find they had it. Not only that but they were cheaper than other model ship kit suppliers I have used in the past. And again, on top of that it only took 8 days to get from placing the order in the UK to having FedEx deliver it on my doorstep in Western Australia. To put that into perspective, I am still awaiting delivery via Australia Post for some parts from Sydney NSW, three separate orders placed 15 days ago.... Extremely satisfied and would recommend them to anyone.

cashrc

2024-08-13

Premier Ship Models did a great job of finding the kit I was after, an Aeronaut Pilot boat. Once found, it shipped quickly, but was held up in customs. Premier reached out to me and customs, and I received the kit a few days later. Premier is now one of my go-tos for European and Asian rc ship models.

Bob moore

2024-08-12

fast and friendly service. thank you.

Tim Fletcher

2024-08-12

Best place for your model needs without a doubt. I had a little trouble with an order (not Premier's fault) and I couldn't have asked for better support. Whenever I needed an answer or had a question the people at Premier responded usually within 24 hrs. They never left me waiting for an answer. Best business I have seen for customer service.