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Model Shipways USN PICKET BOAT #1 1:24 SCALE
Model Shipways USN PICKET BOAT #1 1:24 SCALE
Model Shipways USN PICKET BOAT #1 1:24 SCALE
Model Shipways USN PICKET BOAT #1 1:24 SCALE

Model Shipways USN PICKET BOAT #1 1:24 SCALE

$ 89.75

Availability: 15 in stock
  • Material: Wood
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Features: Kit
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: New
  • Brand: Model Shipways
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Modified Item: No
  • Type: Boat
  • MPN: MS2261
  • Age Level: 17 Years & Up

    Description

    Model Shipways Usn Picket Boat #1 1:24 Scale The Boat That Sunk The Albemarle Picket Boat #1, a steam launch, was built in 1864 to support of the U.S. Navy's blockade of the Confederacy. Outfitted with a spar-torpedo, she could also attack larger enemy vessels. On the dark night of 27-28 October 1864, Lieutenant William B. Cushing and his crew took  Picket Boat Number One  up river to Plymouth, North Carolina. In one of the Civil War's most daring naval actions, they attacked the Confederate ironclad  Albemarle ,  sinking it with the spar torpedo. Only Lt. Cushing and one other man escaped, and  Picket Boat Number One  was lost, but the Union forces on the North Carolina sounds were freed of the great threat presented by the continued existence of the  Albemarle . You'll build your model much the same way as the real boat was built almost 150 years ago, using many of the same materials. Only, your job will be much easier, thanks to the laser cut basswood parts and ready-made fittings, 5 large sheets of plans and illustrated step-by-step instruction manual.      Previous modeling experience helpful.