RMS Caronia, launched in 1947, as a passenger ship for the Cunard White Star Line( now Cunard Line). , until 1967. Given the nickname the “Green Goddess” after Liverpool’s green and white “Green Goddess” trams. Built both for cruising and transatlantic crossings. Briefly served as SS Caribia in 1969, after leaving Cunard. She was laid up in New York until 1974 when she was sold for scrap. On her voyage to Taiwan for scrapping, RMS Caronia was caught in a storm, her tow lines were cut, she repeatedly crashed on the rocky breakwater outside Apra Harbor, Guam and broke into three sections.
Using historical photographs, drawings or original plans our model is meticulously handcraft with highly quality wood from scratch to the most accurate of detail. They are built to scale and are 100% hand built, individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. This model comes standard with a solid wood base and brass nameplate. It’ll make a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector
