1:1250 ship model Cunard CARONIA

1:1250 ship model Cunard CARONIA (image 1/1)
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1:1250 ship model Cunard CARONIA This precious resin model (white livery) made by the finest italians modelers is brand new , very well detailed in 1:1250 scale and as shown in pics. The model sold is right the one showed in photo or an identical one. It will be packed very well and with care. Caronia , on 22 May 1973 as Vistafjord set on her maiden voyage, a transatlantic crossing from Oslo to New York. After this initial crossing she was used exclusively in cruise service from New York to the Bahamas.At the time the Norwegian-flagged Vistafjord was considered to be amongst the most luxurious cruise ships in the world, sharing the top 5 in Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising with the Sagafjord and Royal Viking Line's Royal Viking Star, Royal Viking Sky and Royal Viking Sea for several years. Although their ships were high-rated, Norwegian America Line had trouble making profit. In 1983 Trafalgar House, the owners of Cunard Line, purchased NAL and in October 1983 the Vistafjord joined the Cunard fleet. She retained her original name and the grey NAL hull colour, but received Cunard Line funnel colours and was re-registered to the Bahamas. Despite the flag change she retained Norwegian command staff. In 1999 the decision was made to rename the Vistafjord with a more traditional Cunard Line name. On 10 December 1999 she was renamed read more
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