HMS Surprise Model Ship OMH

Crafted by skilled artisans, the HMS Surprise model ship exudes elegance as it displays a harmonious combination of luxurious rosewood, mahogany, and teak woods meticulously joined together in a plank-on-frame construction. Each detail, from the intricate bowsprit to the sturdy fabric sails with precise stitching, is a testament to the craftsmanship of this handcrafted masterpiece. 

The uppermost deck showcases a pair of wooden boats placed within a rectangular enclosure, two wooden bunkers, a wooden and metal steering wheel, and a wooden bunker fitted with a telescope. The ship is also embellished with metallic elements such as cannons, anchors, lanterns, and statues. This exceptionally crafted model ship is delivered fully assembled and ready for exquisite display.

Dimensions: 37″ length x 12″ width x 31″ tall

A little history:

H.M.S. Surprise has become famous as the 18th-century tall ship portrayed in the movie “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,” starring Russell Crowe. The ship used in the Academy Award-winning film is actually a modern tall ship – a magnificent replica of a 24-gun Royal Navy frigate. The Surprise was painstakingly re-created to look like a vessel from the Revolutionary War Era. The replica ship was christened H.M.S. Rose when launched in 1970 in Nova Scotia, and for more than 30 years it served as a sail-training vessel, primarily along the East Coast. In the movie, a fictional British frigate named the Surprise and a much larger French warship, the Acheron, stalk each other off of the coast of South America. The movie, directed by Peter Weir, was based on a book by author Patrick OBrian. After the movie, the ship’s name was officially changed from the Rose to the Surprise. Today, H.M.S. Surprise resides dockside at the San Diego Maritime Museum and is still seaworthy.