Sovereign of the Seas Model Ship, measures 39" L x 15" W x 33" H. Handcrafted. Individual wooden planks used in plank-on-frame hull construction. High quality woods include walnut, cherry, birch, teak and rosewood. Over 1,000 individual hull pieces, with more than 100 carved adornments. Detailed scrollwork, carvings, beakhead and railed quarter balconies with hand-painting. Extensive rigging with hundreds of single, double and triple deadeyes. Realistic lifeboats with oars and numerous other deck features. Numerous additional deck details such as cannon balls, barrels, rope coils, cleats, etc. Historically correct sails. Gun ports actually cut into the hull. Planked deck with nail holes. Wooden staircases ascend aftcastle and forecastle. Over 100 individual cannons arm the ship. Solid brass cannon fire through actual gun ports. Cannonball racks, buckets, barrels, rope coils and other nautical items adorn decks. Lattice grates, rudder chains, wooden ladders and planked steps. Four metal anchors on anchor-chains. Masterfully stitched, heavy canvas sails. Taut rigging with varied thread gauge and color. Cloth flags fly from masts and rigging. Meticulous painting accurately matches the Sovereign of the Seas. Additional photos available.