The Thermopylae was an extreme composite clipper ship built in 1868 by Walter Hood & Co of Aberdeen to the design of Bernard Weymouth of London for the White Star Line of Aberdeen. This model comes from Serga, a brand from Mantua Models.
Specifications:
Scale 1:124
Length 575mm
Planking: Double
Thermopylae measured 212'0" x 36'0" x 20'9". She was rigged with royal sails, single topgallant and double top-sails.
Thermopylae was designed for the China tea trade, and set speed records on her maiden voyage to Melbourne - 63 days, still the fastest trip under sail. In 1872 she raced the clipper Cutty Sark from Shanghai back to London and won by seven days after Cutty Sark lost her rudder. In 1895 she was sold to Portugal and used as a naval training ship. The Portuguese Navy torpedoed her at sea in 1906.
Features:
- Double plank on frame hull construction
- Building plans with general details
- Full instructions
- Lost wax brass castings
- Walnut and lime planking
- Wooden masts and spars
- Brass and walnut fittings
- Laser etched detailing
- Rigging cord and silk flag
- Sheet ply sections laser cut for accuracy
