Collector Quality
U.S.S. NORTH CAROLINA
BB-55 FAMOUS
WW II BATTLESHIP
SCRATCH BUILT WOOD CASED MODEL Ca 1949
DIMENSIONS:
The model 33
1/2" L x 10 3/4" H x 5 3/4" W The Case 36" L x 13 1/2" H x 9" W
Weight
18 pounds estimate
Presented is a cased model of
the USS North Carolina (BB-55) which was the lead ship of her class of battleship and the fourth in the United States Navy
to be named in honor of this U.S. state. She was the first new-construction U.S. battleship to enter service during World
War II and was commissioned in June, 1942. Built on a 35,000 ton standard displacement required under the 1936 London
Treaty, she set the basic pattern with her sixteen inch guns for all subsequent US Navy battleships, and was the first
to reach 28 knots. She participated in every major naval offensive in the Pacific theater to become the most decorated U.S.
battleship of the war with 15 battle stars. During the War, Navy ships did not carry hull numbers or names. She was decommissioned,
laid up in June, 1947 and placed in Reserve. Since 1961, North Carolina has been a museum ship at the port
of Wilmington, North Carolina.
“Vintage” World War II warship models hardly exist outside museums. The ones
you see today are mostly made in the Philippines. U.S. made models of this caliber are becoming extremely hard
to find
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Superstructure looking aft | |
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Bridge and midships at gangway | |
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Two
16 inch turrets forward |
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Two propellers on each side, single rudder | |
PROVENANCE:
Purchased at auction. No known prior ownership or maker history.
CONSTRUCTION: With every indication of being scratch built, the model's
hull and appurtenances, deck houses, turrets and cannons are of wood. The stanchions, ladders, portholes and bulwarks
are metal. The cranes are of wire. The rigging blocks are of wood with tread falls. Some parts may be cast in lead or plastic
such as the deck hardware, windlass, cleats, bollards, etc. The flags are made from paper. Painted in Haze
Grey with dark grey decks and boot top, and black bottom paint, the model rests on a black Lucite base with rectangular
pedestal. It shows great care in its construction and is visually impressive, but lacks the finesse of coming from the hands
of a master model maker. The molded case is Lucite. It and the base may
be a later addition.
CONDITION: Like new with everything first rate
except for a stain on the starboard side of the aft turret. The two aircraft on the catapults are not OS2U Kingfisher floatplanes.
Later,
Curtis introduced a low wing, single seat float plane, the SC Seahawk.
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PICTURES
| General
characteristics |
| Class and type: |
NORTH CAROLINA CLASS BATTLESHIP |
| Displacement: |
37,484 long tons(38,086 t) (standard)
44,377 long tons (45,089 t) (loaded) |
| Length: |
728.8 ft |
| Beam: |
108.3 ft |
| Draft: |
33.0 ft |
| Power: |
121,000 HP |
| Propulsion: |
4 × General Electric Steam Turbines
8 × boilers
4 × shafts |
| Speed: |
26 knts |
| Range: |
17,450 NM (20,080 SM @
15 knts |
| Complement: |
2,339 (144 officers and 2,195 enlisted) |
Sensors and
processing systems: |
CXAM-1RADAR from 1940 on |
| Armament: |
9 × 16 in 45 caliber Mark 6 guns
20 × 5 in 38 caliber dual-purpose guns16 × 1.1 in
(28 mm)anti-aircraft autocannons; replaced by 20 mm and 40 mm guns |
| Armor: |
Maximum: 16 in (410 mm) |
| Aircraft carried: |
3 × Vought OS2U Kingfisher floatplanes |
| Aviation facilities: |
2 × trainable catapults on the fantail | SHIPPING: This model should only be shipped by special courier. Shipping can be arranged directly by the buyer through
LDG Delivery Service for the U.S. East Coast, and certain cities in Michigan, and Indiana, and occasional trips to Texas and
California. Contact L. Drew Gerard, for quotes. 561-212-7159, Email: antiquedelivery@aol.com
The buyer is responsible for making arrangements for packing
and shipping using his own forwarding agent and carrier. If the buyer wishes to use the seller's assistance for
shipment, he shall hold seller harmless for any damages or loss arising out of their participation.
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.
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, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,
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Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab
Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.
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 checks from overseas buyers, no credit cards or PayPal accepted on this item.
This
represents a fine model of an important Navy ship . It is an excellent addition to any nautical collection.
Copyright 2011 by Land And Sea Collection ™ , All Rights Reserved
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