MYSTIC SEAPORT STEAMER SABINO DETAILED BOAT SHIP MODEL Start Price USD 295.00 Current Price USD 295.00 Time Left 28 days 20 hours Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 02, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Location Florida See more about 'MYSTIC SEAPORT STEAMER SABINO DETAILED BOAT SHIP MODEL ' Description FAMOUS COASTAL STEAMER "SABINO" One of Mystic Seaports most admired vessels       Completely Finished & Display Ready     Presented is the coastal steamer SABINO, that was launched from the W. Irving Adams shipyard in East Boothbay, Maine in 1908. She will celebrate her 100th birthday next year. Originally named TOURIST, she was reamed in 1921. Most of he life was spent running the Damariscotta, Kebbebec rivers and Casco Bay. Over the years modifications were made to her hull with the fitting of sponsons for added stability, deck and pilot house, all to increase safety and passenger comfort. Her configuration today is as it was in 1927. She would be perfectly recognizable to those who knew her in service on the Damariscotta River in the early years of this century.   The adoption of steam for small passenger and cargo carrying vessels in the United States occurred in the first decade of the 19th Century. Steam passenger and cargo vessels dominated the American Excursion Fleet. One of two surviving members of the unlicensed steamers that flitted around like mosquitoes on the inland waters of the United States, SABINO is the sole survivor of these small excursion steamers built on the Atlantic Coast. The other survivor, Virginia V, is the sole Pacific Coast-built small excursion steamer. These two vessels alone represent a fleet that in June 1932 was numbered an astounding 260,983 documented vessels. The fact of their survival, and a contributing factor in their significance, is the fact that both continue in operation, keeping alive a tradition of a now vanished technology.   SABINO was acquired by Mystic Seaport in 1973 and underwent a five year refit. In 1992 she was declared a National Historic Landmark.   MODEL'S CONSTRUCTION: She is built using new procedures and materials to replicate in the tiniest detail all the things that make up an accurate recreation of this outstanding quality. These include a properly formed hull finished in multiple coats of hand rubbed enamel and varnished brightwork. The screened rails, wood benches, accurate standing rigging, tall stack, shielded running lights, and all sorts of deck hardware and fittings are accurate to the last detail.   A FEW EXCEPTIONS: The real ship's hull has a sponson on each side which the model replicates exactly. It causes painting the waterline a challenge which gently waves along where the colors meet. You don't see this if you looking even slightly down. The model has been inspected by Mystic and approved by them in this configuration which leads us to believe to believe the real Sabino's waterline is painted the same way. The ensign only has eleven stripes. SABINO makes an incomparable model and will be a perfect addition to your home, den or office. The Mystic Seaport Collection will set a new standard for models whose size is perfect for display on a desk or table top. They are detailed reproductions of the famous American designed vessels for which we are noted as the source. She is a welcomed addition to our collection, and yours.   MODEL DIMENSIONS: 14 1/2" L x 13 3/4" H x 5 3/8" W    Shipping weight 5 lbs   FREE SHIPPING ONLY to 48 contiguous States $20.00 eBayer's take note: our shipping charges are calculated using the most appropriate carrier for the type of item, are professionally done in house, are insured, and are the lowest possible. A big variable is the size of the box and this is a large one and the amount of insurance. TO READ OUR COMPANY POLICIES AND HOW ARE OUR SHIPPING CHARGES ARE CALCULATED CLICK HERE  If you've been browsing through all the boat models offered on eBay, you will be hard pressed to find something that represents boats that are North American in design, and are executed as finely overall. You can spend a lot more money for so called "museum quality" detailing, but you can get the same satisfaction from our new line of moderately priced,  high quality models.   As a retired professional Master mariner, we take pride in offering high quality models of boats known and loved by American sailors at a reasonable price that will give you lasting enjoyment, and pride of ownership. Therefore, please don't confuse our models with others you see on the internet. All MODELS are NOT CREATED EQUAL. There is no comparison to our replicas at near this price. Before you buy, make sure to look at all photographs carefully. Ours will show a model of unparalleled quality and faithfulness to the original builder's plans. Give-always are the rake of the masts, fit of the sails, the proportions of the hull, and the cut of the bow. If you're in doubt, email us!                                Fan tail stern              pilothouse over foredeck                           Midships     Claire White-Peterson photo courtesy of Mystic Seaport.    SABINO'S HISTORY: For a detailed history see: http://www.nps.gov/history/maritime/nhl/sabino.htm     SABINO'S SPECIFICATIONS: L/B/D: 57' 1" × 22' 3" × 6' 4" Official Number  205213 Displacement: 24 GRT, 8 Net  Hull: wood Built: W. Irving Adams shipyard in East Boothbay, Maine in 1908 OUR UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original condition and packaging. Returns must be insured for their full value. All that is required is a prior email authorization by us for the return. Unfortunately, no refund can be made for the cost of shipping, packaging and handling unless we are at fault. International buyers welcome, but 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, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, 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. THE FINE PRINT: We take extra special care in shipping by FedEx Ground and require the item be insured for your protection and ours. Shipping is an additional charge to the buyer, but we bill it honestly covering only our out-of-pocket expenses. Payment should be made within 5 days. The preferred method is by PayPal. However, we also take VISA, MASTERCARD. We ship worldwide, but request that international customers contact us beforehand. PLEASE READ HOW YOUR EBAY DETAILED SELLER RATING (DSR) SCORES AFFECT A MERCHANT CLICK HERE   Copyright 2008 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved Place a Bid!