Mercury is one of the most famous vessels of the Russian Navy. Amati has researched this vessel as much as possible to make the kit detailed and accurate. Victory Model kits feature laser-cut parts, high quality scale fittings, photo-etched brass parts for fine scale detail, high quality woods, detailed plans, and instructions in English. Length 34″, Height 26″, Scale 1:64. The Russian 20 gun brig Mercury was laid down in Sevastopol on Jan 28, 1819. Built of Crimean oak, with a shallow draught and equipped with oars, the Mercury was launched on May 7, 1820 and broken up on November 9, 1857. The Mercury fought in many importnt naval battles during her career. Her most memorable moment was when Mercury, commanded by lieutenant A. Kazarsky, and two other ships were sailing back home from the Anatolia coast and faced a large Turkish fleet. Due to light winds, Mercury was not able to escape. Two Turkish ships of the line engaged Mercury in an apparently hopeless battle. However, the Russian crew decided to make a bold stand. After a few hours of heavy fighting the smaller and massively out-matched Russian brig, maneuvering both under sail and oars, had severely damaged the rigging of several Turkish ships. She de-masted at least one of them and forced them to retreat. After the battle, a navigator of one of the Turkish ships commented, praising Mercury for her gallantry and strength, and the captain for his bravery. If in the great deeds of ancient or our times there are the feats of bravery, so this act put the others in the shade, and the name of a hero should be wrote by the gold letter in the shrine of glory. The captain was Kazarsky, and the name of this brig was’Mercury. The item “Amati Russian Brig Mercury 34 Wooden Tall Ship Model Kit Victory Series” is in sale since Wednesday, June 28, 2017. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Boats, Ships\Wooden”. The seller is “wally-hamilton” and is located in Everett, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Amati
- MPN: AM1300/06