Scale: 1/800
Height (inches) Approx: 6"
Model length (inches) Approx: 15"
Code: SM800CV60

You may have served on her, or you may know people who did. You may be interested in military or naval history, or you might be an avid ship enthusiast or naval collector. You might also have a valuable, and growing, model ship collection; or you would like to start one with the best model ships available. Whatever your connection with the USS SARATOGA CV-60 aircraft carrier may be, you'll be glad for this opportunity to own a beautifully handcrafted full-hull model of "America's Flagship" in precise 1/800 scale - NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, and at a LOW  PRICE! If you act now, you will be one of the few to own what had only been previously available as a plastic model kit or PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE model.

SEAMAN SERIES (1/800) USS SARATOGA CV-60 Aircraft Carrier Model Ship FEATURES

• Excellent, hand-carved and hand-detailed model of the USS SARATOGA CV-60 Aircraft Carrier
   
• The FIRST and only handcrafted Forrestal carrier Built from scratch and precisely scaled to 1/800
   
• 3-dimensional Masterwork of art by dedicated Master artist-craftsmen
   
• Craftsmanship followed precise plans and scale drawings to quality standards stricter than that of larger ship models
   
•  resin and metal fittings/details such as railings, various antennae and weapons
   
• Painted  by hand in current Navy gray scheme and painstakingly detailed
   
• Comes with an elegant, hand-routed, furniture-finish wood base
   
• Real, not plated, hand-turned and -polished brass pedestals 
   
• Engraved brass name plate
   
• Perfect for office decor or home display, or as a special gift!

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

USS Saratoga (CV-60), formerly CVB-60 and CVA-60 and the sixth ship of the United States Navy to be named for the American Revolutionary War Battle of Saratoga, was a Forrestal-class supercarrier.

She was ordered as a "Large Aircraft Carrier", hull classification symbol CVB-60, and her contract was awarded to the New York Naval Shipyard of New York City on 23 July 1952. She is the second of the four Forrestal Class Carriers consisting of the USS Forrestal (CV-59), USS Saratoga (CV-60), USS Ranger (CV-61) and USS Independence (CV-62). She was reclassified as an "Attack Aircraft Carrier" (CVA-60) on 1 October 1952. Her keel was laid down on 16 December 1952. She launched on 8 October 1955 sponsored by Mrs. Charles S. Thomas, and commissioned on 14 April 1956 with Captain R.J. Stroh in command. She was the first carrier in the US Navy to use high-pressure (1200 psi) boilers. Throughout her career, she had persistent boiler problems.