{"product_id":"handcrafted-sea-witch-clipper-ship-model-with-custom-display-case-stand","title":"Handcrafted \"Sea Witch\" Clipper Ship Model with Custom Display Case \u0026 Stand","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_b7dfdc811c1cdedc\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted \"Sea Witch\" Clipper Ship Model with Custom Display Case \u0026amp; Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a piece of legendary maritime history into your home, office, or collection with this breathtaking, custom-built model of the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Witch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clipper ship. Completely handcrafted by lifelong seaman William Flender using only a jackknife, this exceptional piece is a true labor of love and a masterclass in nautical folk art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ship features stunningly intricate rigging and a beautifully painted hull (black with a red bottom and teal\/white accents), capturing the majestic essence of the mid-19th-century vessel. The model comes fully protected in a large glass and wooden display case, resting securely on a custom metal stand. A framed plaque detailing the ship's incredible history is also included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Craftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Painstakingly carved and constructed by hand using a jackknife by William Flender, who spent a lifetime at sea after shipping out on a coastal schooner as a young boy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Display Setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes the ship model, a protective wooden\/glass display case, and a sturdy metal floor stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Plaque:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Comes with a framed, handwritten history of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Witch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to display alongside the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive Scale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spanning over 5 feet in length, this museum-quality display is guaranteed to be a magnificent focal point in any room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClipper Ship Model:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40” H x 63” L x 21” D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWooden Display Case:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50” H x 73” W x 24\" D (2 ft. Depth)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Stand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35” H x 73” W x 24\" D (2 ft. Depth)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe History of the Sea Witch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt in Manhattan at the foot of 9th Street in 1846 by Smith \u0026amp; Dimon, the 908-ton \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Witch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was renowned as one of the fastest clipper ships ever constructed. On her maiden voyage, she sailed from New York to Hong Kong in just 104 days. She regularly broke speed records, once returning from Whampoa to New York loaded with tea, spices, and porcelain in an astonishing 77 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer later years were as dramatic as they were fast. On her 7th voyage, her foremast was struck by lightning off the Cape of Good Hope. During the ensuing storm, her captain, Captain Fraser, was murdered by his First Mate. The ship's story came to an end on March 28, 1856, when she struck a reef 12 miles outside of Havana, Cuba, and sank. Thankfully, Spanish steamers rescued all passengers and crew, with no reported lives lost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Northeastern Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52980013498649,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5486\/3129\/files\/HandcraftedSeaWitchClipperShipModela.jpg?v=1786550960","url":"https:\/\/northeasterncollection.com\/products\/handcrafted-sea-witch-clipper-ship-model-with-custom-display-case-stand","provider":"northeastern collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}