This model was built from scratch using the plank on bulkhead method.

The Sea Witch was designed by John W. Griffiths and built in New York by Smith & Dimon. She was launched in 1846 and used primarily for the China tea trade.

Length: 170' 3"
Beam: 33' 11"
Depth: 19'
Tonnage: 907.53 tons

For three years she was "Mistress of the Seas." She was eventually overshadowed by newer vessels much larger in size.

Partial History
 
1846 - Launched at the shipyard of Smith & Dimon, New York, for Howland & Aspinwall, New York. Captained by Robert H. Waterman.
1846, December 23 - Sailed from New York to Hong Kong in 104 days.
1847, December 29-March 15 - Left Whampoa for New York where she arrived after 77 days, which was the fastest passage on record.
1849 - Sailed from New York to Hong Kong in 118 days under command of Captain George W.Fraser.
1853, August 9-December 9 - Sailed from New York to Hong Kong in 122 days after a slow passage. Off the Cape of Horn, the foremast was struck by lightning and the royal and topgallant spars were shivered.
1855, April 5 - Left New York for Hong Kong, but put into Rio de Janeiro with the dead body of Captain Fraser who had been murdered by the first mate. Captain Lang was put in command.
1856, March 28 - Wrecked on a reef 12 miles off Havana.