Launched on March 7, 1989, the Lady Washington was built in Aberdeen, Wash. By Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority, not-for-profit public development authority.

In 1787, after the war, she was given a major refit to prepare her for a unprecedented trading voyage around Cape Horn.

In 1788, she became the first Ameracan vessel to make landfall on the west coast of North America. Lady Washington opened the black pearl & sandalwood trade between Hawaii & Asia when King Kamehameha became a partner in the ship. She was launched as part of the 1989 Washington State Centennial celebration.

The new Lady Washington is a U.S.Coast Guard inspected and certified passenger sailing vessel.

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Highlights about LADY WASHINGTON model ship:

• This model ship is entirely handmade by skilled and experienced craftsmen, using the plank on frame construction method

• Ready for Immediate Display - Not a Model Ship kit

• Anchors, guns, decorations, and other intricate details sculpted of metal

• Meticulously sewn sails, keep the sails from wrinkle

• Use high-quality wood such as rosewood, ebony, black wood, mahogany wood...., timbers are after process step of pre-construction.

• The Lady Washington model ships are built on scale by the original plan, then drawn up and painted by actual photographs to ensure the best accuracy.