{"product_id":"cm739-cs-long-lines-30-inches-ship-model","title":"CS Long Lines 30 Inches Ship Model","description":"\u003cp\u003eCS Long Lines – 30-Inch Handcrafted Wooden Model\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a handcrafted replica of one of history's most recognizable cable-laying vessels. CS Long Lines was purpose-built to support the installation and maintenance of long-distance submarine communication cables, helping establish reliable telephone and data connections between nations. Throughout its distinguished career, the vessel contributed to the expansion of global communications, making it an important symbol of technological progress and international connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur 30-inch handcrafted CS Long Lines model is carefully built using the traditional plank-on-frame construction method by experienced ship model craftsmen. Premium Western Red Cedar, Teak, and Mahogany are selected for their strength, beauty, and ability to reproduce fine structural details with remarkable accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model faithfully captures the vessel's distinctive silhouette, spacious cable-handling deck, cable machinery, bridge, navigation systems, cranes, and communication equipment. Every feature is individually handcrafted to ensure exceptional quality and authenticity, creating a display piece worthy of serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional merchant vessels, CS Long Lines was engineered specifically to support submarine cable operations that transformed global communications during the twentieth century. Its sophisticated cable management systems and specialized deck arrangements made it one of the industry's most capable cable ships, supporting critical international infrastructure beneath the world's oceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for collectors who appreciate maritime technology, the 30-inch version offers an ideal balance between visual impact and convenient display size. It fits beautifully in offices, libraries, museums, and private collections while showcasing the vessel's unique operational layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduction typically requires 3–6 months, depending on customization and detailing. Progress updates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e- Hull construction\u003cbr\u003e\n - Cable equipment installation\u003cbr\u003e\n - Final painting and finishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach production stage proceeds only after your approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecure Worldwide Delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery completed model is carefully protected inside a custom-built wooden crate to ensure safe shipping anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCustom Orders Available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe also offer custom dimensions, personalized modifications, and bespoke display models upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHonor the pioneers of global telecommunications with a handcrafted CS Long Lines model that beautifully preserves an important chapter of maritime history.\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginally commissioned in 1963 for AT\u0026amp;T Long Lines, CS Long Lines was purpose-built to install and maintain transoceanic telephone cables during a period of rapid expansion in global communications. The vessel became one of the best-known cable ships of its era, supporting the development of reliable international telecommunications long before the arrival of fiber-optic technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout its distinguished career, Long Lines laid and repaired thousands of miles of submarine communication cable across the Atlantic and other major ocean routes. The vessel's advanced cable handling systems and precision navigation equipment enabled it to perform complex engineering operations that connected nations and transformed global communications. Its legacy remains closely associated with the development of the modern international telecommunications network.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Captain Heritage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48354477310173,"sku":"CM739","price":3727.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/captainheritage.com\/hi\/products\/cm739-cs-long-lines-30-inches-ship-model","provider":"Captain Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}