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About the Santa Maria The Santa Maria was one of three ships that embarked on Christopher Columbus’ 1492 voyage to the West Indies. It was by far the largest ship on the journey and became a success story upon its return to Spain. The Santa Maria certainly saw a lot on its travels, so this…
About the HMS Bounty Built in 1784, the HMS Bounty is soaked in history. It served as a small merchant vessel, purchased by the Royal Navy, to fulfil a botanical mission. It set sail to the Pacific Ocean to acquire breadfruit plants for transport, though it never completed its mission. Known as ‘The mutiny on…
About the Xebec A Xebec boat was a Mediterranean sailing ship, used mostly for trading. With a long overhanging bowsprit and an aft-set mizzen mast, Xebec’s were known for speed and usefulness for trading. For your chance to capture the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, this intermediate level kit is a perfect way to build…
About the Santa Maria The Santa Maria was one of three ships that embarked on Christopher Columbus’ 1492 voyage to the West Indies. It was by far the largest ship on the journey and became a success story upon its return to Spain. The Santa Maria certainly saw a lot on its travels and is…
Riva Aquarama Runabout Model Boat Kit History During the 1960’s, Italian manufacturer Riva made waves in the industry after the release of the Aquarama. Some have called it a legend of the nautical world and labelled it as the Ferrari equivalent in boating terms. It’s not clear what it is about the Aquarama that has…
About the Arrow Gunship The Arrow Gunship is an example of an American gunboat galley, which made a huge contribution to America’s victory. A notable event that demonstrates their success was the battle of Lake Champlain in 1814, where the British fleet was defeated. The boats were highly manoeuvrable, armed with a canon and a…
About the Dutch Yacht This Dutch Yacht is based on the HMY Mary, purchased by the city of Amsterdam and gifted to King Charles II in 1660. The King was so impressed with this gift, that he decided to create special regattas for these types of yacht. This kit is a charming homage to the…
About the Egyptian Ship Dating back to Ancient Egypt, these Egyptian ships were integral in the development of the Egyptian navy. They are said to be developed under the rule of Sahure, an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, who launched several naval expeditions to modern day Lebanon. These ships would be sent to procure Cedar trees, slaves…
About La Pinta In 1492, La Pinta made history as one of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage to the West Indies. Alongside La Nina and Santa Maria, this ship holds a special place in the history of exploration. La Pinta was known as the fastest of the three ships…
About La Nina In 1492, La Nina (little girl in Spanish), made history as one of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage to the West Indies. Already, this ship is part of one of the most famous voyages ever undertaken. Nina holds the distinction of being Columbus’ favourite…not many ships…
About the Greek Galley Greek Galley’s date back as far as the 6th Century (BC), where galley ships known as Bireme and Trireme were common features on the Mediterranean Sea. As years passed, these ships saw many changes and soon became staples in warfare. Perhaps the most notable period is that of the Greek War…
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