RMS CARONIA

Introduction about Gia Nhien Wooden Model Ships

Over 70 years of establishment and development, manufacturing wooden boat models has become a traditional profession of the Vietnamese craft village. Gia Nhien Company is one of the companies exporting handicrafts. Gia Nhien has a wealth of experience in hand-crafting. Currently, our company produces wooden boat models with many diverse models. We check every detail and color thoroughly before reaching the customer.

The wooden model ship is the entrepreneur’s choice. The wooden boat model is a symbol of success.

In feng shui, the boat is considered a symbol of success. The boat will overcome the storms and win in business and commerce. Therefore, the wooden boat model is always a feng-shui item that is very popular among business people and traders around the world.

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RMS CARONIA

Boat specifications:

CODE	SIZE		PACKING VOLUME
CS0090P	89L x 12W x 33H (cm)	35.03L x 4.72W x 13H (inch)	0.093 m³

(Note: The above prices do not include VAT and shipping costs)

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HISTORY

The RMS Caronia was a renowned ocean liner operated by the Cunard Line. It had a long and distinguished history as one of the most famous and luxurious cruise ships of its time.

Launch and Maiden Voyage: The RMS Caronia was launched in 1947 as a passenger liner. It was built by John Brown & Company in Scotland. The ship was initially painted in the traditional Cunard livery of black hull, white upper works, and red funnels.
Elegance and Luxury: The Caronia was known for its elegance and luxury, featuring a beautiful interior with a rich Art Deco style. It was often described as a “floating palace” and was a symbol of opulent travel during the post-World War II era.
Transatlantic Service: The Caronia was primarily used for transatlantic crossings, carrying passengers between Europe (often Southampton, England) and New York City. It was popular among celebrities, dignitaries, and well-to-do travelers.
Color Scheme: In the mid-1950s, the RMS Caronia underwent a significant change in its appearance. It was repainted with a distinctive green color scheme, earning it the nickname “The Green Goddess.”
Variety of Service: Over the years, the Caronia provided a range of services, including cruise voyages, special cruises to destinations like the Caribbean and South America, and transatlantic crossings.
After being decommissioned, the Caronia was sold and went through various ownership changes. It was briefly used for cruising and even as a floating hotel in the Canary Islands before ultimately being scrapped in Taiwan in 1974.

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