Vintage 1960's Hand Made Schooner, Yacht

This is a vintage c.a. 1960's, hand made "Blue Nose" Schooner yacht that has been meticulously restored to it's original glory. There is a great deal of ornamentation throughout the boat, from it's detailed rigging to it's original sails. This yacht was "Hand Made" and is constructed on fine veneer wood. There are brass fittings throughout the boat. This yacht is in "Like New" condition and is graded as a class "B" model. ( Please refer to the grading chart below).

This historic piece of history was recently acquired by us from a collector in Nova Scotia. He purchased it back in the mid 1960's from the Nova Scotia Nautical Museum ( Nova Scotia Museum). We were fortunate to acquire two of his fine collector pieces and both are listed on this site and our website: RJLAntiquities.com.

We acquired this fine piece of history from a collector in Nova Scotia, the birth place of the Bluenose Schooner. Here is the history:

Bluenose - Birth of a legacy
The original Bluenose was launched as a Grand Banks fishing and racing schooner on 26 March 1921 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. It was designed by William Roué and built by the Smith and Rhuland Shipyard.

Bluenose Captain Angus Walters and the builders who crafted the sleek vessel had something to prove. Their sights were set on the International Fishermen's Race. For a working fishing schooner, speed was a tremendous asset. Those who made it to port first fetched the best price for their catch. The Fishermen's Race was no token competition for privileged yachts. It was a real race for the hard-working vessels of fishermen who made their living on the sea. Nova Scotia's pride and shipbuilding reputation sailed with Bluenose.

From the moment Bluenose took to the sea, it was evident she was a vessel unlike any other. When she took home her first Fishermen's Trophy in October of 1921, the legend began. During the next 17 years, no challenger — American or Canadian — could wrest the trophy from Bluenose. She earned the title "Queen of the North Atlantic" and was well on her way to becoming a Canadian icon.

Bluenose came to symbolize Nova Scotia's prominence in the fishing and shipbuilding industries. She represented Canada around the world. In 1933, Bluenose appeared at the Century of Progress World's Fair in Chicago, and sailed to England's Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935.

The majestic image of the Bluenose has adorned the Canadian dime since 1937 and three postage stamps, as well as the Nova Scotia license plate.

As with all of our fine yachts, we ship partially disassembled for safe shipping. Just connect the main mast and some rigging and you are all set to enjoy! Instructions for minor assembly will be included. We will also e mail you pictures.

VALUATION AND SPECIFICATIONS

This model Yacht measures :Bluenose – Size Approximately: Height – 40 ½ inches. Length - 43 inches. Width – 7 inches at widest point. Base measurement is 13 ½ inches x 4 ¾inches. The appraised value of this yacht is: $600 to $700 at auction by the AMERICAN MARINE MODEL GALLERY, Inc.. This yacht is rated as class "B". ( See classifications below ).

The following is a list of factors which are considered in our ship model Appraisal/Evaluation.
1. General quality of craftsmanship
2. Provenance
3. Rarity (i.e.: P.O.W. & DOCKYARD vs C.W. MORGAN) Member:
4. Historically accurate (regards to plans/research) The International Society of Appraisers, association.
5. Builder (reputation) International Congress of Maritime Museums
6. Methods & materials used in construction American Institute for Conservation of Historic and
7. Uniformity of scale and proportion Artistic Works
8. Size (2” vs 10’) Nautical Research Guild
9. Present condition
10. Era & vessel type
11. Sails
12. Finish (painted or natural)
13. Overall display and presentation

MUSEUM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR SHIP MODELS
Class A
Scratch-Built Model: Model built entirely from scratch materials by the builder with no commercially fabricated parts except cordage, chain
and belaying pins.
Class B
Modified Scratch-Built Model: Model built from scratch, but supplemented by the use of some commercially fabricated accessories.
Class C
Modified Kit Model: Model built from materials provided in commercial kit, supplemented by other commercially fabricated parts or by
scratch-built parts.
Class D
Kit Model: Model built entirely from materials provided in commercial kits.
Special
Sub Categories: Model built and/or displayed in any of the following methods:
Antique • Waterline • Cross Section • Cut-Away • Exposed Interior • Sailing • Half Hull • Rare Materials • Diorama • Power • Mechanized •
Builders’ Model • Extreme Miniature • Ship-in-a-Bottle • Shadowbox • Americana • Folk Art • Decorative • Pond Model • Production • Other