Tall ship models are models of traditional sailing vessels engaged in historical, sailing, research, or "windjammer" charter operations such as stationary museum ships and vessels no longer in existence.
There are hundreds of tall ships sailing around the globe. Many of these vessels survive to relive a bit of history and a set of skills evolved hundreds of years ago. Some of these ships carry out training programs, allowing anyone with an inclination to have hands-on sail training cruises ranging from a few days to several weeks. Some vessels undertake voyages of exploration and science programs.
The fleet of tall ships is growing throughout the world. Sea trials of Matthew, a replica of the vessel John Cabot sailed, which discovered Newfoundland, are being completed. Construction has begun on a replica of Friendship, a three-masted merchant vessel from Salem, Massachusetts. There are replicas of HMS Rose, HMS Bounty, USB Niagara, Providence, Spirit of Massachusetts, Lady Washington, and a host of other tall ships.
Connoisseurs of ship modeling have a fascination for tall ship models. The prestigious American Marine Model Gallery, located in Salem, Massachusetts, has a large collection of historic ship models built by the finest ship-modeling artists. Salem was one of America's busiest seaports and maritime centers during the Great Age of Sail. In the marine model gallery, antique ship models, including those by Napoleonic prisoners of war, navy board ship models, builders' models and Pond yacht models are available.
There are hundreds of dealers offering kits of tall ships for a price ranging from $89.99 to $349.99. There are actual, exquisite tall ship models that can cost up to $15,000. Various websites have been bringing buyers and sellers together from all around the world