Atlantic, a three-masted schooner, was designed by William Gardner, one of America's foremost designers of large yachts. She was launched in 1903 and commissioned by New York Yacht Club member Wilson Marshall. She reached 20 knots during her sea trials, which at that time was an impressive speed for a yacht.

Unlike contemporary racing schooners, Atlantic was fitted with every imaginable luxury. The yacht had the finest mahogany paneling, a large galley, electric lights powered by two steam driven generators, and refrigerators. In addition, there were two double and three single staterooms, a lobby, a dining room, a large full beam saloon, a chart and gunroom, three large bathrooms, and an observation room. Atlantic's forecastle accommodated 39 officers and crew members who lived aboard throughout the year.

During Atlantic's first racing season she won both the Brenton Reef and Cape May Cup. In 1905 she made headlines by winning the Kaiser's Cup, a transatlantic race from Sandy Hook to the Lizard. The entries for this race included all the yachts that the affluent from Britain and America could send to sea. Captain Charlie Barr, who had already successfully defended the America's Cup thrice, was hired to skipper Atlantic. They won by sailing 3,006 miles in 12 days, 4 hours, 1 minute and 19 seconds, Atlantic having an average speed of 14.1 knots. This record would not be broken until 1998, making it the longest standing speed record in the history of yachting.

Atlantic never sailed again after World War II. She was saved from the scrap yard on three seperate occasions, broke loose from her moorings, sailing back to sea without a man aboard and ended up being used as a houseboat, a restaurant and a floating dock at a fuel station. On January 30, 1982, she was broken up at Newport Harbour, Virginia.

At Maritime Modelworks, we bring ordinary wood models to life. Each museum quality Atlantic yacht 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 yacht 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 Atlantic model 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.