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RMS QUEEN OF BERMUDA
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Furness Bermuda Line operated a number of fine
liners on the short service from New York from 1919
to 1966, providing a reliable service throughout
that period.
Some
of the liners they operated were world famous, in
particular Queen of Bermuda, which was known as the ‘Millionaire’s ship’.
Queen
of Bermuda operated until
the war came, when she was taken over for military
duties. She survived the war and returned to
the Bermuda trade. Later in 1961 she was completely
modernized and rebuilt with just one funnel. But by
this time the heyday of Furness Bermuda Line was
over and by 1966 the company decided to withdrawn
from the New York to Bermuda run. The Queen of
Bermuda was retired from service and scrapped at
Faslane on the River Clyde. It was the end of a
glorious era of luxury travel between New York and
Bermuda.
The Queen of Bermuda is still very fondly remembered
by many Americans who travelled on her.
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This
primarily wood Queen of Bermuda model features:
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Plank-on-frame hull
- Windows and portholes are cutouts (not black
decals), uniform, and on straight lines.
36" x 13" tall x 6" wide (including base's
dimensions)
$3,950 Shipping and insurance in
the contiguous USA included.
Other places: $400 flat rate.
Note that the model
comes with a standard base which is about 16" long. The
long base as in the photo is $300 extra.
Lighting feature is included.
A ship without beautiful lighting is
not an ocean liner.
LED light
powered by standard 9v battery for your
convenience. Our model has realistic and
beautiful lighting, including navigation light.
Cheap model makers neither care nor able to keep
up with our artistry and and engineering
ability.
Model is built per commission only. We require only a
small deposit (not full amount, not even half) to start
the process $500  The
remaining balance won't be due until the boat is
completed,
in several months.
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