Sovereign of the Seas half-hull model

As a class, the American clipper ships were the largest and fastest sailing ships ever built. Although supplanted after only a few decades of evolution by steel-hulled steamships, these majestic wooden vessels will always be remembered with awe by those who love sailing and the open sea.

The “Sovereign of the Seas,” build by the Donald McKay Shipyard in New York in 1858, was an outstanding example of these famous ships. Over the years, this ship produced several speed and distance records.

This classical half-model of the Sovereign of the Seas is accurately scaled to the original design of this well-known ship. This solid-wood model (laminated with contrasting woods) has an overall length of 60″, and includes finely carved details, such as the mermaid figurehead. All our half-hull models are mounted on wide boards for wall display, and are normally supplied finished in part paint / part varnish, or can be customized per your specifications.