Delawana: Wooden Yacht Model

Delawana: Wooden Yacht Model

It is only because the Delawana suffered a dramatic race defeat through the legendary good sportsmanship of her crew that the famous Blue Nose was built.

Delawana: Wooden Yacht Model

Where appropriate, all scale ship models are constructed with hardwood using the plank-on-frame technique and built to scale using ships' drawings. The models use cotton sails and rigging and in the case of the larger vessels are suitable for use as exhibits in galleries or museums. Many models are available in Large and Small sizes with both versions offering the same level of detail.

Stocks of most models are held but you should allow up to 8 weeks for some of the larger models. If you have specific enquiries for other ships, please contact us. Models are shipped all over the world in secure packaging at very reasonable prices.

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Length (cm)	Width (cm)	Height (cm)	Type	Nation	Year
120	20	100	Yacht	Canada	1920

Delawana: Boat's History

In the autumn of 1920, the Delawana won the Canadian fishing schooners competition off Halifax, Nova Scotia under Captain Tom Himmelman.

The Canadians then proceeded to challenge the legendary port of Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA to a race between fishing schooners.

The Esperanto was chosen by the Americans and the victor would be decided on the best of three races. The first race, on 30 October, 1920, was cheered on with spectators lining the Halifax Harbour with Esperanto winning the first race.

The Canadians decided to remove tons of stone and iron ballast from the Delawana’s hull, hoping to increase their chances for the second race but by doing so the chances of capsizing were also greater.

On the final leg, the Esperanto tried three times to pass the Delawana on her windward side, but each time Captain Himmelman luffed his schooner into the wind and forced the Esperanto to drop back. Captain Welch decided the only way to pass the Delawana was on her leeward side and, as they approached the treacherous Devil’s Island, Delawana began to crowd Esperanto toward the rocks.

The Halifax pilot advised the Esperanto's captain to turn her to avoid being wrecked on the rocks, but he persisted, only for the Delawana out of good sportsmanship to swing away, thus enabling the Esperanto, now inches away from the rocks, to pass her and go on to win the race.

As a result of their defeat, the Canadians financed and built what was to become one of the most famous schooners the world over, the Blue Nose, which went on to become a national symbol and to appear on the Canadian dime.

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