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SS COPENHAGEN
SS
Copenhagen was built in Sunderland, England in 1898
and used to transport cargo across the Atlantic. Two
years after the her launch, the 325-foot long
Copenhagen sank on a voyage between Pennsylvania and
Cuba. The Copenhagen was transporting almost 5,000
tons of coal when it ran aground. The crew began
unloading the cargo, but were not able to free the
vessel from the reef.
The wreck was visible above the water for a long
time and the US Navy used it for target practice during
World War II. It is well preserved and many of its
features are still recognizable. During an
excavation attempt, the bow was removed and left 200
yards southeast of the wreck.
Today, the SS Copenhagen has become an artificial reef. Located on the Pompano Dropoff
reef south of Hillsboro Inlet, she became the fifth
Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserve when it
was dedicated in 1994. There is a plaque noting this
distinction south of the wreck. This was
followed on 31 May 2001 with its addition to the US
National Register of Historic Places.
We offer this primarily wood model of the SS Copenhagen
in following sizes: 20" long
(1/200 scale), 27" long
(1/144 scale), 40" long
(1/100 scale). Please email us for quotes:
Services@ModelShipMaster.com
Learn more about the SS Copenhagen here:
https://www.nps.gov/articles/sscopenhagen.htm
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