Ocean Liners Ss United States 1952 1:1250 Atlas

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Ocean Liners Ss United States 1952 1:1250 Atlas
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Brand: Atlas
Scale 1: 1250
Rfa. original: 7572007
Liner SS United States, United States, 1952, 1: 1250, Atlas
The SS United States was built in 1952 for the American shipping company United States Lines, being at the time one of the most modern and fastest to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Its construction was subsidized by the United States Government at a cost of 79, 4 million dollars, given that it was expected to be used as a troop transport ship in case of need. Capable of reaching a cruising speed of more than 35 knots and a maximum of 38 knots (70 km / h), which allowed her to win the «Blue Band» in both directions on her maiden voyage in 1952 when crossing the Atlantic. in just 3 days and 10 hours at an average of 35 knots, a record that remained in his possession until 1990. With a length of 301 meters, it was one of the great ships of the line of the 1950s and 1960s (before the arrival of the SS France) .The United States operated continuously in the Atlantic crossing until 1969. Since 1996 it has been anchored in port 82 of the Delaware River in Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania.
Scale 1: 1250
Approx Length: 24.00 cm.
Total height Approx: 6.00 cm. (including base)
Diecast manufacturing, metal with plastic accessories.
Assembled and hand painted with original decorations.
Includes a base with the description of the miniature.
The SS United States was built in 1952 for the American shipping company United States Lines, being at the time one of the most modern and fastest to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Its construction was subsidized by the United States Government at a cost of 79, 4 million dollars, given that it was expected to be used as a troop transport ship in case of need. Capable of reaching a cruising speed of more than 35 knots and a maximum of 38 knots (70 km / h), which allowed her to win the «Blue Band» in both directions on her maiden voyage in 1952 when crossing the Atlantic. in just 3 days and 10 hours at an average of 35 knots, a record that remained in his possession until 1990. With a length of 301 meters, it was one of the great ships of the line of the 1950s and 1960s (before the arrival of the
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Atlas
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1:1250