America Ship in a Bottle Kit – Woodkrafter Kits Model 202 – Sealed (1984)

Here we have a collectable Ship in a Bottle craft kit featuring the historic yacht America, produced by Woodkrafter Kits (Downeast Concepts, Inc., Yarmouth, Maine). Dated ©1984 and factory sealed, the kit allows the builder to recreate a fully rigged sailing ship inside a glass bottle using traditional ship-in-a-bottle techniques.

The yacht America won the 1851 race around the Isle of Wight, giving rise to the America’s Cup, the oldest international sporting trophy—making this kit especially appealing to maritime history collectors.

Kit Details

• Vessel: America

• Model Number: 202

• Manufacturer: Woodkrafter Kits

• Year: ©1984

• Made in: USA

• Type: Ship in a Bottle Craft Kit

• Recommended Age: 12+

Contents (per box text)

• Glass bottle

• Pre-shaped wooden hull

• Wooden parts

• Cork

• Display base

• Rigging materials

• Illustrated instructions
  (Some tools required; not included)

Condition

• Factory sealed / shrink-wrapped

• Box shows moderate edge and corner wear consistent with age

• Excellent vintage display example

• Please review photos for exact condition