Bluenose, a Canadian shooner from Nova Scotia, is a celebrated racing ship and symbol of the province. The word “bluenose” originated as a nickname for Nova Scotians. Designed by William Roue and built by Smith and Rhuland, Bluenose was launched at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia on March 26, 1921 as a racing ship. In October 1921, she won her first International Fishermen's Race. During the next 17 years of racing, no challenger, American or Canadian, could take the International Fishermen's Trophy from her.

Over the years, Bluenose has been a symbol for many things. In the 1920s, she represented Nova Scotia's prominence in the fishing industry and international trade. In the 1930s, the schooner became a showboat, trading on her fame and visibility, available for public cruises and advertising opportunities. In 1933 she represented Canada at the Century of Progress World's Fair in Chicago, and in 1935 she sailed to the Silver Jubilee of King George V in England. Fishing schooners became obsolete after World War II, and despite efforts to keep her in Nova Scotia, the undefeated Bluenose was sold to work as a freighter in the West Indies. On January 28, 1946, she collided with a reef off the coast of Haiti, and sank.

In 1955, Bluenose and her captain, Angus Walters, were inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, making her the first non-human inductee. In 1963, a replica schooner endorsed by Angus Walters and William Roue was built in Lunenburg by Smith and Rhuland. The new ship was named Bluenose II.

Bluenose, under full sail, is portrayed on the 1929 Canadian Bluenose postage stamp, as well as on two other stamps issued in 1982 and 1999. She also appears on the current Nova Scotia license plate and Canadian dime.

At Maritime Modelworks, we bring ordinary wood models to life. Each museum quality Bluenose ship model is created step-by-step meticulously. No machines are involved in the process; everything is made by hand. Skilled craftsmen chip away at a piece of mahogany until a ship appears, which is then sanded and puttied. Hand-casted resin and handmade metal parts are also added. Gifted artists paint on the colors and all details, no matter how big or small. Afterwards, clear lacquer is applied for protection. Each model ship is complemented with a handsome display base with brass pedestals and a brass name plate. Products are always double-checked before being delivered to customers in professionally-packaged double-lined boxes with high density foam.