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LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
Le Commandant Charcot is an icebreaking cruise ship
operated by the French shipping company Compagnie du
Ponant.
The thirteenth vessel of the PONANT fleet, she is
the first ever luxury ship in the world
capable of taking passengers to the heart of the polar
regions.
The Commandant Charcot ship is 150 meters long and 28 meters
wide. Polar class PC2, it is equipped with a reinforced
hull (icebreaker) hitherto reserved for transport ships
or scientific expeditions.
She can take 270 passengers and 190 crew
members.
Spaces are also provided for the
scientific community. Scientists will be able to
retrieve data from fish sonar and the instrument that
continuously measures and displays the thickness of the
ice.
It
took six years to build this marvel of innovation.
Designing the ship to sail in extreme weather
conditions has affected every detail, including the
insulation of the hull and superstructures, the de-icing
of the decks and systems, and the characteristics of the
windowpanes. The outdoor spaces are designed so that
passengers can admire the environment in comfort. From
the Blue Lagoon pools to the heated benches on the
promenade deck and the giant firepit, each space has
heating devices that use energy recovery, allowing
passengers to enjoy the pure air of the Poles.
Le
Commandant Charcot is equipped with two tanks totaling
4,500 m3 of LNG as well as electric batteries allowing
hybrid operation and navigation without smoke or dust.
Drinking water is produced on board from sea water and
no waste is thrown away during the journey thanks to a
large storage capacity.
Le Commandant Charcot became the very first French ship
that reached the geographic North Pole, on September 7,
2021, at 10:38 am.
We build this primarily wood
Le Commandant Charcot cruise ship the following
sizes.
29.5" long (1/200 scale) =
$3,990 Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $300 flat rate.
41" long (1/144 scale) =
$6,280 Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $400 flat rate.
59" long (1/100 scale) =
$8,650 Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $700 flat rate.
Models are built per commission only. We require only a
small deposit to start the process. The
remaining balance won't be due until the model is
completed. Please click
here for lead time.
Don't be fooled by some horrible models out there. They
all do not have the important feature of an ice breaking
bow. Major components of the ship are out of proportion.
Colors are wrong. So many details are missing and the
whole thing looks like a cheap toy for children.
Learn more about the Le
Commandant Charcot here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Commandant_Charcot
https://www.le-commandant-charcot.com/en
This model was first
commissioned by Dr. Gari Senderoff who is a friend of
the owner of the ship and can help you book an
unforgettable trip. Visit his Youtube link here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTeeUxGU_Eg&t=1185s
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