HMS Victory stands today as the world’s oldest commissioned warship. Still manned by Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy, the Victory has seen over 220 years of almost continuous naval service. Best known for her role in the Battle of Trafalgar, the Victory currently has a dual role as the flagship of the Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command and as a living museum to the Georgian navy. Launched in 1765 at Chatham Dockyard, the Victory was commissioned in 1778 and continued in active service for the next 32 years. In 1812 the Victory was retired from frontline duty and anchored in Portsmouth Harbour, on the south coast of England. For the next 110 years the Victory remained at her moorings in Portsmouth Harbour fulfilling a combination of practical and ceremonial roles. In 1922, amid fears for her continued survival, the Victory was moved into Portsmouth’s Royal Naval Dockyard and placed in No2 Dry Dock. Work then began on restoring the Victory to her’fighting’ 1805 condition. This Panart kit features the following: A double plank on frame hull construction, lost wax brass castings, walnut/lime planking, wooden masts and spars, laser-engraved details, copper hull plating, rigging cord, silk flag, and numerous brass and walnut fittings for a museum quality finish! At Ages of Sail, our model kits are always of the highest quality available, with laser-cut parts and ornamentation made from the finest materials for an authentic look. This brand new kit comes with detailed English instructions, though the “HMS Victory” is best for intermediate to advanced builders! Length: 51.2 inches. Height: 29.0 inches. Our Ships and Kits Make Great Gifts and Projects! – The Ages of Sail crew. Add a map to your own listings. The item “Elegant, finely detailed model ship kit by Mantua Panart the HMS Victory 738″ is in sale since Friday, December 16, 2016. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Boats, Ships\Other Boat, Ship Models & Kits”. The seller is “ageofsail” and is located in San Lorenzo, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- MPN: 738
- Brand: Mantua