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“SS KAISER WILHELM II” (M416) MERCATOR 1:1250 SCALE METAL MODEL SHIP
$ 52.8
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Description
“SS KAISER WILHELM II”PASSENGER SHIP (M416)MERCATOR
1:1250 SCALE METAL MODEL SHIP
SS Kaiser Wilhem II
was built by Vulcan AG Shipyard in Stettin, Germany. Launched
August 12, 1902
,
she made her maiden voyage April 14, 1903.
Designed for high speed
trans-Atlantic
service
she won the
Blue Riband
for the fastest eastbound crossing in 1904 and made regular trips between Germany and New York City
before the outbreak of World War I. On April 6,1917 she was seized by the U.S. Government when it declared war on Germany and was used as a transport ship in the Atlantic. Her name was changed to USS Agamemnon at the beginning of September 1917.
ATTENTION:
These models were made by fine German model makers Mercator
. They are in good condition, but
ship models may require some attention or minor repairs upon arrival. Masts for these models are very fragile, and may need to be adjusted prior to display. Condition is Used. Shipped USPS FREE.