T326 - Goto Predestination Painted L60

Specification: Item T326 - 28.7L x 8.1W x 27.2H Inches (73L x 20.5W x 69H Cm)

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Description:

This is a special FULLY ASSEMBLED replica of Goto Predestination (Gods Predestination, literally The Providence of God). It was the Russian 18th century navy flagship, 58-gun and three-masted battleship. Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or original plans meticulously handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. This beautiful Goto Predestination model has black, blue, and creamy off-white colors painted on the sides of the hull. It features plank on frame, three decks, and two rows of ferocious metal cannons on each side of the ship. The front bowsprit and three large masts are connected securely using advanced rigging and lines painstakingly knotted and fastened by hand. Each yard has an attached hand-stitched rolled-up sails made of fine linen. Metal anchors and a wooden rudder are visible on the front and rear of the ship. On the deck, there are metal stationed cannons, authentic hand-built lifeboats with ribs and planks, wooden cabin, wooden bell tower, wooden windlass, and many other spectacular ornaments. There is also an exquisite detailed admiral’s quarter on the stern with beautiful handcrafted metal lantern, statues of dolphins and its riders, and other unique embellishments. This model comes standard with a solid wood base and brass nameplate. It’ll make a perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector.

History:

Goto Predestination (Russian: Гото Предестинация, meaning “God’s Predestination”) was the first Russian ship of the line built entirely according to Western European shipbuilding standards. Commissioned by Peter the Great, the ship marked a turning point in Russian naval history and represented the Tsar's determination to transform Russia into a major maritime power.

Constructed in 1700 at the Voronezh shipyard, Goto Predestination was a 58-gun, three-masted battleship designed to strengthen the Russian navy during campaigns against the Ottoman Empire, particularly in the Sea of Azov. Peter the Great personally oversaw its design and construction, even contributing to shipbuilding work himself alongside foreign experts from the Netherlands and England.

The ship was used in various naval operations but, more importantly, became a powerful symbol of modernization and self-reliance in Russian shipbuilding. Its creation demonstrated that Russia could construct large, complex warships domestically—without depending on foreign fleets.

Goto Predestination served for several years before being decommissioned in 1711. Though it was eventually dismantled, its historical and symbolic significance remained. In 2014, a full-scale replica of the ship was completed and is now displayed in Voronezh, Russia, as a museum exhibit. The replica offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the craftsmanship and grandeur of 18th-century naval design.

Today, Goto Predestination stands as an enduring icon of Russia’s naval legacy and Peter the Great’s visionary leadership. It is celebrated not only as a warship but also as a cultural treasure and a milestone in Russia’s journey toward becoming a naval force.