Thirty-five ships and boats created by accomplished modelers from eight states will be on display. They will be part of the longest running juried model boat contest in the nation. Other activities for visitors include an outdoor radio controlled boat pond and the opportunity to vote for the People's Choice model.
Visitors will enjoy models representing a wide variety of boats and ships from many eras, including an 18th century longboat, a German navy frigate, the USS Izard WWII destroyer, a sternwheel towboat, a racing sailboat half-model, and a very unique carved boxwood Viking figurehead in a mini-book, to name a few. The public is welcome to view the models, talk with the modelers, and enjoy the daytime activities free with museum admission.
The contest is associated with the Nautical Research Guild. Other sponsors of the event include: F.K. Bemis Family, Badger Air Brush, Wisconsin Scale Boating Association, Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago, North Shore Deadeyes, Midwest Model Shipwrights, Rocky Mountain Shipwrights, and River Bluffs Maritime Museum.
Wisconsin Maritime Museum Background
Located in Manitowoc along the shores of Lake Michigan, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum is a great place to learn, play and explore the rich maritime history of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region. The museum's interactive exhibits offer many opportunities for family fun. Guided tours of the World War II submarine USS Cobia are also available.
