Description: The model is already built, NOT a model ship kitThis is a custom build to match the MV Fairsea.Hand crafted by artisans from scratch using high quality woods & metal fittingsShipped with insurance.The model is 100% hand built by artisans from scratch using “plank on frame” construction methodRosewood, mahogany, teak and other exotic woods are carefully selected to build the modelReal brass & stainless steel fittingsPropellers and rudders made from brassLaser cut doors and window. You can see thru superstructureHollow hull and hollow superstructureHighly-detailed and multi-layered paint to match color of the real ship.History of the post World War II Migrant Ship Fairsea. The Fairsea made several journeys to Australia under the International Refugee Organisation (IRO) from 1949 to 1951, carrying displaced persons affected by World War II. She was later chartered by the Australian Government to transport assisted immigrants from Britain and also New Zealand.The Fairsea holds an important place in the memory of many immigrants to Australia during the post World War II period.She was the first passenger ship of the famous Sitmar Line and the first non-British ship employed to carry assisted immigrants from Britain to Australia. The Fairsea was a regular sight in Australian waters and made a total of 81 voyages to and from Australia between 1949 and 1969.In her earlier years, the Fairsea seemed stark and uninviting for some, but after renovations, her later voyages were often remembered with delight and a sense of adventure.Facts at a GlanceDimensions: 492 x 69 ft (150 x 21.1 m)Registered Tonnage: 11,833 tons gross (13,432 tons after 1958)Service Speed: 16 knotsPropulsion: Doxford geared diesels / single screwShipping Line: Sitmar LineHistory of the ShipOriginally named Rio de la Plata, the immigrant ship Fairsea was built for the American shipping company Moore-McCormick Line for their passenger and cargo service between New York and the east coast of South America. However, she never served on this intended route, for upon her launch in 1941 (amidst World War II), she was converted into an escort aircraft carrier and commissioned into the Royal Navy as the HMS Charger.Soon after, she returned to American hands and served for four years in the pacific as USS Charger.After a brief post war period as a troop carrier, the Fairsea was rebuilt for migrant service in 1949, providing very basic accommodation for 1,800 passengers with the intention of transporting displaced people and refugees from Europe to Australia.She laid in wait for a short time while a contract was obtained from the International Refugee Organisation (IRO), before beginning her life as an immigrant ship. Immigrant Ship to AustraliaThe Fairsea made several journeys to Australia under the IRO from 1949 to 1951, carrying displaced persons affected by World War II. She departed Naples, Italy for her maiden immigrant voyage to Australia on 11 May 1949, reaching Melbourne on 9 June. She regularly travelled to Australia from Italy carrying refugees and displaced people, but always returned empty due to the restrictions of the IRO contract.In 1952, when the IRO contract ended, Sitmar took advantage of the lucrative Australian trade and began to offer paid passage to Australia on the Fairsea. She made a number of these trips over the next few years, except for a brief period in 1953, when she was transferred to the Quebec route.In 1955, the Fairsea was chartered by the Australian Government to transport assisted immigrants from Britain, which she continued to do until an extensive refit in late 1957. The new configuration provided modernised accommodation including air conditioning throughout, an additional deck and new public rooms, considerably changing her external appearance and internal accommodation.The Australian Government charter was renewed and she continued operating as an immigrant ship, also making voyages to New Zealand.
Price: 559.99 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
End Time: 2024-11-25T18:30:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
MPN: OL022, OL032, OL032 L, OL054, OL054 L, OL078
Set Includes: Ship
Material: Metal, Wood
Item Length: 35.5"
Franchise: Savy Boat
Subject: Bismarck, Canberra, HMS Victory, Tirpitz, Titanic, Trident, USS Arizona, USS Constitution, USS Missouri, Queen Elizabeth, Sitmar Line, Fairwind
Brand: SavyBoat Models
Type: Ship Model
Item Height: 9 in.
Model: SS Fairsea Ocean
Theme: Nautical
Features: Limited Edition, Painted, With Stand
Item Width: 5 in
