SS Santa Paula 1958 Model 1:1250 AL 75

Price: NZ$86.14

Code: BH1128

SS Santa Paula 1958 Model 1:1250 AL 75

Please note that the accessories shown with the ship described are not included in the cost, they are there to add interest and show some possibilities should you wish to set the ship into a diorama scene yourself or request us to do it for you.

This is a beautifully detailed model made by the highly regarded maker Albatros has been long out of production. The SS Santa Paula was built at Newport News Shipbuilding Company for the Grace Line’s renowned New York-Central American service. She set sail on her maiden voyage from New York City on October 11, 1958. The ship was considered remarkable for her time, with her fireproof aluminum panel interiors and, unlike other ships of their service, every cabin had its own bathroom. In the early 1960s Grace abandoned their South American route and put the Santa Paula and her sister on Caribbean cruising service permanently. After being operated successfully for 11 years, Grace Line sold their shipping interests to the Prudential Lines , becoming Prudential-Grace Lines. Despite high passenger numbers, in January 1971 she was put out of service and laid up at Hampton Roads, Virginia . Within a year the Santa Paula was sold to Oceanic Sun Line for service as a cruise ship.

Model is in good used condition small amount of paint missing on the bow, see the images, we have cleaned it as this collection was poorly stored by the previous owner. Approx. 145mm long or 5 3/4”

Should you require it we offer a complete renovation service, we can completely strip these models, restore masts etc and repaint to you specifications. We can also set into a diorama scene using other port accessories we have on offer please contact us if you require this service https://www.boathousecollectables.co.nz/contact/ .

If you choose to buy playworn models from us, we can restore them for you and set them in an attractive display format, whether it may be a bookcase, coffee table or a piece of your choosing. Then you can build and rebuild your personal port display as many times as you would like while keeping your collection safe and on display in your home!