DVINA  ( Russian )

( A unique in the Russian fleet 25-banked (50-oared) three-masted vessel. )

You are bidding a most beautiful scratch built truly museum quality Russian "DVINA" three masted vessel. Please carefully view all the photos and see from all angles the details of this beautiful model  -- you will truly be amazed by our quality and craftmanship! It is an extremely accurate museum quality piece! Good luck bidding and you will appreciate and enjoy the nice job we've done for you.

Detail of this ship: 

Real Advanced Level museum quality, Plank on Frame very unique ship the observance of the scale is so scrupulous that the quantity of the strips!

Dimensions: 40" (L) x 26" (W) x 26" (H) 

* Authentic replica with accurate scaled measurements

* Plank on Frame very weightless ship

* Fine quality woods including teak, black wood, rosewood  and light ebony

* Light canvas and lightly waxed rigging. Magnificently handcrafted deck details and superb hand carvings on stern

* High quality hard wood base

100% Scratch Built (NOT A KIT)

This galley '' DAVINA" model is a scratch built unique model of the historic Russian three - masted vessel. It pays particular attention to the historical accuracy. This excellent museum quality piece is made of thousand pieces of highest-grade rosewood and material and is handcrafted by the master builders. The model has a high collectible value, and is extremely decorative also. With a market price of more than $1500, we guarantee you receive the best value. You will be amazed by the extraordinary quality and beauty of this wonderful piece of art work! For more models and information, please view our other items.

About the 'DVINA':

The galley "Dvina" - a unique in the Russian fleet 25-banked (50-oared) three-masted vessel. It was constructed on " Venetian manner" by the apprentice I. Kalubnev under the supervision of Venetian galley shipbuilder Franchesko DePonty, invited to Russia in the beginning of 1720. The Name of the vessel was received after launching on May 16, 1729 (Old style) in St.-Petersburg in the galley shipyard. The dementions of "Dvina" are not specified in any documents, and The drawings were not kept. By the measurements of a model, the galley had the greatest length 48,46 ì and the greatest width 9,6 m. Artillery arms consisted of one 24-pounds gun, two 12-pounds and twelve 3-pounds of basses on boards - tolaly 15 guns. 
Oarsmen of the galley were the soldiers of Preobrazhenski and Semenovski regments.Every 5-6 soldiers were rowing one oar, hence, on a vessel there were 250-300 oarsmen The length of an oar was 13,2 ì, the weight- 94 kg. "Dvina" did not participate In battle actions, but annually during several years it left for The Finnish gulf for practical sailing. 
The model of the galley , made probably in the beginning of the XIX century, is nown in the Central Naval Museum in St.-Petersburg.

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Packing:

Professionally packaged 100% secure. The ship model is packed in double carton box outside for maximum protection.  

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Shipping & Handling:  

• Item is shipped within ONE business day after receive payment, and tracking information is available
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• Pickup is available, Sale Tax 8.25 % in Texas