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History Launched in 1928, the schooner St. Roch served to resupply Arctic outposts of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, sailing the Northwest Passage from west to east in an historic 28 month voyage (1940-1942). Sailed from Halifax to Vancouver in 86 days in 1944. Taken out of service in 1954 and preserved as a museum ship. The Model Highly detailed original ship model from Parks Canada plans. Basswood planking on ply frames, superb finish including interior cabin details. Minimal use of commercial fittings. Fully operational with radio control. Scale 1:32. LOA 40?. Glass display case. The Artist Military pilot and clinical psychologist Gordon Vandyke has done serious ship modeling since 1975. His eclectic interests include early modern vessels of historic interest, and his ship models are alive with personal detail. He is now living in Maple, Ontario and volunteers at an aviation museum where he engages in restorative work. Price This model was sold to The RCMP Museum in Regina Saskatchewan, Canada. Contact Gordon Vandyke at gordonv@ns.sympatico.ca