Forever associated with Admiral Nelson’s final and most historic victory, the Battle of Trafalgar 1805, the Pickle was chosen to carry the News of Nelson’s victory and death back to England. Commanded by Lieutenant John Richards Lapenotiere, the Pickle was not directly involved in the Battle of Trafalgar but was permanently busy rescuing both friend and foe from watery deaths. By 6pm the muster list for the Pickle showed a total of 160 prisoners taken on-board, the majority coming from the burning French Achille. Given the size of the Pickle and the fact that she had a crew of just 40, it is remarkable that Lapenotiere was not only able to rescue so many, but that they also able to prevent prisoner riot. The HM Schooner Pickle kit includes double plank on bulkhead construction in lime and walnut, all decking in high quality Tanganyika strips, 6 x 12pdr turned brass cannonades (fully rigged and complete with walnut carriage assemblies), detailed brass etched components, over 500 copper plates, ship's boats in high quality resin (with walnut components and brass fittings including oars, grapnels and boat hooks), precision CNC cut and profiled walnut and ply component, brass nameplate, all required blocks, black & natural hemp, high quality birch dowel, detailed actual scale plans, and two comprehensive step by step colour instruction manuals for a museum quality finish. Scale: 1:64 Length: 22.2 inches Width: 7.1 inches Height: 18.1 inches
Trustpilot
5 days ago
2 months ago
