The white hot lightning bolts that carve a path through the sky are heralded by the dull rumble of thunder.
The dark cloud cover contrasts with the white lightning, and brings sheets of rain on the sea.
The depths of the ocean are a pitch black to reflect the sky, broken only by the white foam of the wave tops.
In the midst of this intense storm, a single ship strives to make it through in one piece.
With no mercy, the sea bashes against the hull of the ship and sends it to tilt at all kinds of dangerous angles.
The course the navigator has set for the crew is slowly growing obsolete as the storm throws them off even further.
Maneuvering around the storm itself could prove useful to getting back on track.
For now, all that matters is getting out alive.
Though small in stature, this boat was highly sought after by many trading companies for its service.
Today, wooden sailboat replicas are made to look like these ships of old.
For many, wooden sailboat replicas are representative of a time long past in which humanity relied on wind power to fill the sails with energy.
Extremely large sails were used to direct wind power into the proper channels for use by a ship.
Though sometimes the wind would stop completely, it was often a very reliable source of propulsion.
Different types of wooden sailboat replicas showcase different takes on the massive sails.
The very small details of each sail ensure that wooden sailboat replicas all have different shapes.
Details can include anything from stitches to different colors of thread.
Hand me down sailboat replicas are great in that they have a unique character, as indicated through small nicks or stains.
The minuscule scratches are often proof of these models' age.
Some special ships of old also have names etched into them, usually on the bottom or somewhere not easily seen.
A popular place to put names on wooden sailboat replicas was on the mast.
Some wooden sailboat replicas stand out because they are very tall.
This height is even more impressive because these ships are often very short in length.
Because of these dynamics, many wooden sailboat replicas appear distinctly striking.
These dimensions allow the pieces to fit where other decorative models never would.
The amount of attention wooden sailboat replicas get is much greater than others because of its strange proportions.
The types of wood used to make wooden sailboat replicas are often that of hard oak and flexible ash.
Other models are made from hard, slightly more expensive cherry.
Depending on the sailboat model's finish, the model may be polished, painted, or left plain.
Many people tend to enjoy both paint and polish as they provide a smoother finish.
Some collectors may prefer plain wood for its ability to capture the roughness of the ship.
People of all ages tend to enjoy looking at the intricate wooden sailboats.
The dark cloud cover contrasts with the white lightning, and brings sheets of rain on the sea.
The depths of the ocean are a pitch black to reflect the sky, broken only by the white foam of the wave tops.
In the midst of this intense storm, a single ship strives to make it through in one piece.
With no mercy, the sea bashes against the hull of the ship and sends it to tilt at all kinds of dangerous angles.
The course the navigator has set for the crew is slowly growing obsolete as the storm throws them off even further.
Maneuvering around the storm itself could prove useful to getting back on track.
For now, all that matters is getting out alive.
Though small in stature, this boat was highly sought after by many trading companies for its service.
Today, wooden sailboat replicas are made to look like these ships of old.
For many, wooden sailboat replicas are representative of a time long past in which humanity relied on wind power to fill the sails with energy.
Extremely large sails were used to direct wind power into the proper channels for use by a ship.
Though sometimes the wind would stop completely, it was often a very reliable source of propulsion.
Different types of wooden sailboat replicas showcase different takes on the massive sails.
The very small details of each sail ensure that wooden sailboat replicas all have different shapes.
Details can include anything from stitches to different colors of thread.
Hand me down sailboat replicas are great in that they have a unique character, as indicated through small nicks or stains.
The minuscule scratches are often proof of these models' age.
Some special ships of old also have names etched into them, usually on the bottom or somewhere not easily seen.
A popular place to put names on wooden sailboat replicas was on the mast.
Some wooden sailboat replicas stand out because they are very tall.
This height is even more impressive because these ships are often very short in length.
Because of these dynamics, many wooden sailboat replicas appear distinctly striking.
These dimensions allow the pieces to fit where other decorative models never would.
The amount of attention wooden sailboat replicas get is much greater than others because of its strange proportions.
The types of wood used to make wooden sailboat replicas are often that of hard oak and flexible ash.
Other models are made from hard, slightly more expensive cherry.
Depending on the sailboat model's finish, the model may be polished, painted, or left plain.
Many people tend to enjoy both paint and polish as they provide a smoother finish.
Some collectors may prefer plain wood for its ability to capture the roughness of the ship.
People of all ages tend to enjoy looking at the intricate wooden sailboats.