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SS CONTE DI SAVOIA
The Conte
di Savoia came into existence in parallel with the Rex,
serving the express route between Genova and New York
between 1932 and 1940. Both ships were brought
into service by the Italia Flotte Riunite in the Autumn
of 1932 but both had originally been ordered by rival
companies and the only similarities between them were
their dimensions, speed and hotel arrangements.
The Conte
di Savoia and the Rex were conceived to compete with
each other. Unlike the SS Rex, the Conte di Savoia represented an
authentic revolution among ocean liners with her lounges
in a genuinely modern style.
The Conte di Savoia ship's designed speed was the same as that of the Rex. In
May 1933, she secured the westbound record with 27.53
knots from Gibraltar to the Ambrose Light, New York.
An
exclusive feature of the Conte di Savoia is the
provision of a stabilizer. The stabilizer in the Conte di Savoia consists of three
gyroscopes of equal dimensions.
Each gyroscope has a fly-wheel weighing 175 tons and
making 910 revolutions a minute. The total weight
of the stabilizer is 750 tons. With the stabilizer in
operation, the vessel will not roll more than two and a half degrees to either side even in
the roughest weather. Those who are afraid to take
a sea voyage for fear of sea-sickness should therefore
have no qualms about booking in the vessel.
For the
first time an English publication recognized her
technical superiority.
Among her many innovations, we should remember that she
was the first in the World to have an anti-roll system
designed to counteract the dreaded mal de mer.
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This primarily wood Conte di
Savoia model
ship has the following qualities:
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Plank-on-frame hull
- Windows and portholes are cutouts (not black decals),
uniform, and on straight lines.
- Captivating
lighting, with and green/red navigation
light that will light up your special evenings. LED light powered by standard 9v
battery for your convenience.
A ship is not an ocean liner without beautiful
lighting.
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37" L x 13" T x
7" W (including base's width) $3,250
Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $400 flat rate.
24" long
$2,990
Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $250 flat rate.
Other sizes, please
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eight-foot long models.
Model is built per commission only.
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Learn more about the
Conti Di Savoia here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Conte_di_Savoia
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