Fairfax Tall Ship Model Admiral Line

Display this Royal Navy HMS Fairfax of the Commonwealth of England right in your own home or office! The Fairfax, built by Peter Pett I at Deptford and launched in 1650, is available as a museum-quality, FULLY ASSEMBLED model.

Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or original plans meticulously handcrafted these highly detailed wood models from scratch. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction methods and are similar to the building of actual ships. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop.

The HMS Fairfax model features plank on frame, three decks, and two rows of ferocious metal cannons on each side of the ship. The front bowsprit and three large masts are connected securely using advanced rigging and lines painstakingly knotted and fastened by hand. Each yard has an attached hand-stitched rolled-up sails made of fine linen.

On the deck, there are authentic hand-built lifeboats with ribs and planks, metal captain's steering wheel, metal lanterns, wooden capstan, wooden cabin, and many other handcrafted ornaments. There is also an exquisite detailed admiral's quarter on the stern with beautiful handcrafted brass statues and ornaments.

This model comes standard with a solid wood base and brass nameplate. It'll make a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector.

History

The HMS Fairfax was launched in September 1653 for the First Anglo-Dutch War. Initially commanded by Captain Edward Blagg, he was replaced within three months by Captain John Lawson. After the restoration of the English monarchy in 1660, the Fairfax was commissioned into the Royal Navy under a new commander. In 1673, after thirteen years of service, she struck a sandbank off the English coast. Though refloated a month later, she was deemed unserviceable and taken to Woolwich Dockyard, where she was broken up in 1674 and her timbers repurposed for other vessels.

Fairfax was a 52-gun third rate Speaker-class frigate of the Commonwealth of England, built by Peter Pett I at Deptford and launched in 1650. In the British Royal Navy, a third rate was a ship of the line which from the 1720s mounted between 64 and 80 guns, typically built with two gun decks (thus the related term two-decker).

Packaging
Your FAIRFAX Tall Ship Model is meticulously packed in a custom-built wooden crate with protective cushioning, then secured in a sturdy master carton box. We perform drop-tests to guarantee its safe arrival. With tracking and insurance included, you can be confident your model ship will reach you in perfect condition.

How to display and decorate the FAIRFAX Tall Ship Model

Elevate any space with the FAIRFAX Tall Ship Model, an exquisite centerpiece that adds a touch of maritime history, elegance, and sophistication. Perfect for homes, offices, or museums, this meticulously crafted model is a stunning masterpiece combining beauty, accuracy, and craftsmanship. A must-have for history buffs, maritime enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates intricate works of art

Bring home a piece of maritime history - order your HMS Fairfax ship Model today!