This Fine Model Has Been Sold. Thank you! FAMOUS MAINE TUGBOAT HANDCRAFTED MODEL PRESENTED is a custom built model made by a master craftsman which is complete down to the last detail. The Tugboat Seguin was launched in Maine in 1884. Named after an Island at the mouth of the Kennebec River in Maine, the Seguin was our nation’s oldest operating steam powered tugboat. This model is built from the original builder's plans, and should not be confused with inexpensive imports. All the hardware and fittings are individually hand made in metal, and exactly duplicate what was used on the real boat. Inside the pilothouse are even a table and other bridge deck fittings. The hull, deck and deckhouse are hand laid planking. The bottom paint is maroon with draft markings at the bow. Special effort was made on this project to replicate the details of the original down to last minute detail as can bee seen in pictures.                   Outstanding detail of the highest quality     CONDITION: All the gear and fittings are in place and nothing is broken or missing. The overall appearance of the model is impressive. "Museum Quality" is a hackneyed phrase which is much over used, but is quite fitting to describe this work-of-art.   MODEL DIMENSIONS: 26" L x 5" W x 17"H                     CASE: 31 1/2" L x 10" W x 21" H                             WEIGHT: 15 1/2 Lbs                              Dust cover style case is included Mounted on a base with dust cover, she makes an incomparable model. A perfect addition to your home, den or office         Nameboard & bow fender  Detailed rigging                           Ship's boat, davits and old salt BRIEF HISTORY: The tug Seguin was the single-most historically important Maine vessel artifact, that had been donated to the Maine Maritime Museum for restoration. Launched in 1884, the Seguin had seen the full scope of history on the Kennebec River, assisting at the launchings of hundreds of Kennebec-built vessels. Acquired by the museum in Bath in 1969, she was hauled in 1977 at Percy & Small's north ways, where a ship-house facility was built over it, and the search for sound wood begun. None was to be found. Seguin was not to reach her 1984 centenary, as many had hoped. By 1988, defeated by the magnitude of the decay of the vessel, ironically and wrenchingly, the Museum had to dismantle its own ultimate artifact. The old tug was dissected into a sub-collection of over 350 separate items, ranging from coffee-cans of nuts up to the enormous compound engine. A program of documentation, publication, and exhibition of these was undertaken that continues to this day.   International buyers welcome, but should inquire first.  We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.   OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping charges are  included in this offer if an error is due to our fault. SHIPPING & PACKING: Because of its height, this model should be packed and shipped professioanlly. Please inquire for our suggestions. ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, money order, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. No credit cards or PayPal accepted on this item.   Copyright 2010 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved