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The frame of a sleek, many sailed ship glides over the blue water with unmatchable grace and beauty. People tend to stop and stare as this boat goes past on the water. The particular appeal of this vessel is in its irresistible quality. This boat was known in its first days as one of the flashiest ships available. The strong, long hull and multitude of bright sails contributed to this reputation. No other boat on the ocean quite matches the impressive visual that the USCG Barque Eagle displays. The USCG Barque Eagle had its origins in a pre World War II Germany that was looking to use the ship to train its new navy. As a flagship, the USCG Barque Eagle would be employed to both intimidate and amaze rival countries. The USCG Barque Eagle was designed to be lavish and very imposing because of its intended use as a flagship. The deck of this ship was also unique at the time - it was one of the first ships in the world to carry antiaircraft guns. At the time of the beginning of the second world war, only four ships of this particular build had been made. Combat was never seen by these ships due to the fact they were built to run only on wind power, and this limited their use to troop and cargo transport ships. Reportedly, these ships did very well in the Mediterranean Sea, where the wind was fierce and plentiful. By the end of the war, only two ships were still in commission, and one had been damaged beyond repair and salvaged for parts. As payment for the war, Germany was forced to send the remaining ships to other foreign countries. The building plans for these vessels were handed over and subsequently made their way into shipyards around the globe. Shipyards bustled to recreate their own impressive flagship. In little over a decade the ships themselves were written off as antiques, and shipyards ceased making them. In this modern day only two ships are still in existence, and the rarity they saw in the post war period became increasingly scarce. Today, these boats exist as ship models for those who want to take a piece of history home with them. Gentleness is key in handling the USCG Barque Eagle model, as it has tall masts that can easily snap with any slightly wrong movement and has pieces that are prone to falling off the deck itself. Modelers tend to shy away from making this model, and as such these ships are rare and a bit more expensive than normal models. Expert modelers are required in order to build these types of boats. The difficulty of making these ships lies in the fact there are so many small pieces and intricate details contained by the boat itself.For those who enjoy a slightly bigger, bolder, and infinitely more eye catching type of model, consider the USCG Barque Eagle.
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