H.M.S. Vanguard

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Description

Relive the epic Battle of the Nile with the detailed model of the H.M.S. Vanguard (1787), one of the most famous 74-gun ships of the line in history.
This kit offers an accurate reproduction of the ship at the height of its glory under Horatio Nelson.

A true tribute to the greatness and power of the 18th-century Royal Navy.

The kit includes:

  • Laser-cut keel, frames, decks, and superstructures
  • Instruction booklet and 20 construction plans
  • Photo-etched brass details
  • Copper plates for hull plating
  • Wood and metal fittings
  • Adhesive color flags
  • Double planking
  • Rigging thread
  • Cloth sails

    This model allows you to build one of three versions: Elephant, Bellerophon, and Vanguard.

    Product Details
    Model scale
    1:72
    Height
    35 inch
    Width
    48 cm.
    Length
    46 inch
    B1300,04
    Available
    5 working days
    • Free delivery: in Italy for orders over € 110.00 and abroad for orders over € 400.00 Free delivery:in Italy for orders over € 110.00 and abroad for orders over € 400.00
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    The Battle of the Nile

    The H.M.S. Vanguard distinguished itself during the famous Battle of the Nile, a crucial naval engagement that took place on August 1, 1798, between the British fleet led by Admiral Horatio Nelson and the French fleet commanded by François-Paul Brueys d'Aigalliers

    The battle was a decisive victory for the British Royal Navy, as it ended Napoleon's ambitions in Egypt and consolidated British naval supremacy in the Mediterranean.

    The Legacy of Horatio Nelson

    Under the command of Horatio Nelson, the H.M.S. Vanguard became a symbol of the determination and bravery of British sailors. Nelson himself distinguished with his courage and tactical skill during the battle, earning a legendary reputation that survives to this day. 

    The H.M.S. Vanguard, with its 74 guns and robust structure, emerged as one of the most feared battleships of its time, embodying the indomitable spirit of the British Royal Navy.

    A Ship That Made History

    Although the H.M.S. Vanguard of 1787 has been dismantled over time, its memory lives on in the collective imagination as an icon of British naval power and the determination of its commanders and crews

    The model of this magnificent ship offers a unique opportunity to explore the history and allure of past battleships while reliving one of the most significant moments in world naval history.

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