"Benj. F. Packard" Model Ship by Zakoske Scale Models Ltd., Hong Kong – Museum Quality

****Local Pickup or Buyer Arranges Delivery***** "Benj. F. Packard" Model Ship by Zakoske Scale Models Ltd., Hong Kong – Museum Quality   Dimensions: 43" L x 27" H x 13" D (including display case) Step into the world of maritime history with this breathtaking model of the legendary "Benj. F. Packard." Painstakingly crafted by the esteemed Zakoske Scale Models Ltd. in Hong Kong, this model embodies the fine detail and craftsmanship that Zakoske is known for among maritime collectors. Representing one of the last American square-riggers to round Cape Horn, the Benj. F. Packard was built in 1883 in Bath, Maine, by Goss, Sawyer & Packard, renowned for producing sturdy "Down Easter" cargo vessels. Historical SignificanceThe Benj. F. Packard served as a general cargo carrier under Arthur Sewall & Co., transporting goods around the dangerous Cape Horn route for over two decades. In 1908, she was sold to the Northwestern Fisheries Co. of Seattle, where she played an essential role in A