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RMS
LUSITANIA model
RMS Lusitania was a British luxury
ocean liner owned by the Cunard Line. Launched on June 7th 1906, the giant ship could rip through the water at an
average speed over 25 knots by engines that produced
68,000 hp. Dubbed the "Greyhound of the Seas",
RMS Lusitania
soon captured the Blue Ribbon for the fastest Atlantic
crossing.
The British Admiralty had secretly subsidized
RMS Lusitania's construction. She was built to Admiralty
specifications with the understanding that at the
outbreak of war the ship would be consigned to
government service. In 1913, the Lusitania quietly
entered dry dock in Liverpool and was fitted for war
service. This included the installation of ammunition
magazines and gun mounts on her decks. The mounts,
concealed under the teak deck, were ready for the
addition of the guns when needed.
As the fastest ship
afloat, the luxurious ship Lusitania felt secure in the belief she could
easily outdistance any submarine. Nonetheless, the
menace of submarine attack reduced her passenger list to
only half her capacity.
On May 1, 1915, the ship departed New York City bound
for Liverpool. Unknown to her passengers, almost all her
hidden cargo consisted of munitions destined for the
British war effort.
On May 7, RMS Lusitania neared the coast of Ireland. At 2:10
PM, her side was hit by a torpedo fired by the German
submarine U 20. A mysterious second explosion ripped her
apart. Chaos reigned. Lifeboats crashed into passengers
crowded on deck.
Most passengers never had a chance. Within 18 minutes
the giant ship was under the water. 1,198 of the 1,924
aboard died.
114 American deaths enraged American public opinion. President Wilson protested strongly to the Germans. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, a pacifist,
resigned. In September, the Germans announced that
passenger ships would be sunk only with prior warning
and appropriate safeguards for passengers. However,
within two years America declared war.
The sinking of the RMS Lusitania is the second most
well-known civilian
passenger liner disaster, after the sinking of Titanic.
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About this
RMS Lusitania
ship model:
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Plank-on-frame hull
- Windows and portholes are cutouts (not black decals),
uniform, and on straight lines.
- Correct hull colors, correct lifeboat shape
- 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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here to learn more about authentic ocean liner
models.
Dimensions and price:
27" long
(1/350 scale)
$3,290 Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $300 flat rate.
47" long (1/200
scale)
$5,170 Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $500 flat rate.
66" long (1/144
scale)
$7,540 Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $700 flat rate.
Model is built per commission only.
We require only a small deposit to start the
process. Please click
here for
more details.
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"I am totally speechless, my RMS Lusitania model is
far beyond my expectations. It is a true
masterpiece. You are really a MASTER of model ships!
Thank you
very much for everything, and I can not wait to do
business again in form of the RMS Empress of
Ireland.
Best wishes from Hungary, Laszlo L."
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RMS Queen Mary
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Learn more about the RMS
Lusitania here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Lusitania
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