Robert E. Lee Assembly Box (2024 Edition)

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Description

Explore the golden age of American river navigation with the Robert E. Lee steamboat model.

The box includes a pre-built solid wood hull, turned wood smokestacks, photo-etched brass railings and decorations, as well as metal doors, windows, and paddle wheels.

With premium wood wall coverings and other metal accessories, this kit offers a complete and authentic building experience.

The new edition features significant improvements for an even more rewarding assembly experience, including more detailed color instructions and a laser-cut wooden scale for greater accuracy.

Product Details

Model scale: 1:150
Height: 30 cm.
Width: 18 cm.
Length: 60 cm.

Reference B1439

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An Emblem of American River Navigation

The Robert E. Lee steamboat was one of the most illustrious icons of American river navigation in the 19th century. Built in 1866 at a cost of over $200,000 of the time, it was named after the famous Confederate General Robert Edward Lee.

Equipped with elegant paddle wheels, it dominated the waters of the Mississippi River with its majestic presence. The Robert E. Lee soon became the symbol of commerce and transportation along the great rivers, carrying passengers and goods between the cities of New Orleans and St. Louis.

A Landmark of History and Culture

The Robert E. Lee steamboat is closely tied to the history and culture of post-Civil War America. During its period of activity, it played a central role in facilitating trade and communication along the Mississippi River, contributing to the rapid economic development of the regions it traversed and was capable of transporting up to 5,741 bales of cotton.

Its elegance and efficiency made it an emblem of river navigation, celebrated in literature, art, and American collective memory.

A Legendary Race and Triumphant Victory

The Robert E. Lee steamboat immortalized its reputation through one of the most epic races in American waters' history. In 1870, during a breathtaking competition against the Natchez along the Mississippi, the Robert E. Lee won with a record time of 3 days, 18 hours, and 14 minutes, earning victory and admiration from all.

This legendary victory further solidified its reputation as a symbol of power and prestige in American river navigation.

Innovation and Transportation Revolution

The Robert E. Lee steamboat was a living testament to innovation and the transportation revolution of the 19th century. With the introduction of steam propulsion by Robert Fulton and Livingston, the Robert E. Lee and similar ships transformed America's rivers into true water highways, facilitating the transportation of goods and people.

Its power and speed opened new frontiers in commerce and communication, contributing to the economic and cultural progress of post-war America.