Model Shipways 2120
  Privateer BRIDE of BALTIMORE        
   Scale  1/64 

     Virginia-built schooners first appeared during the American Revolution. Known as Baltimore Clippers, they helped establish the Port of Baltimore as a major shipbuilding center. Many were used as privateers during the War of 1812. Sleek, light, and exceptionally fast, they could overtake and seize the enemy with ease, destroying British shipping and earning huge profits for their owners. In 1974, Baltimore city officials decided to build a replica of a 19th century clipper to serve as good-will ambassador for the city. The ship, named Pride of Baltimore, was launched at Baltimore's Inner Harbor on February 27, 1977. She was lost in a squall on May 14, 1986. The city then commissioned a larger sister-ship, and the Pride of Baltimore II was launched on April 30,1989. Designed by naval architect Ben Lankford from original plans.

     Now you can build a true replica of this historic vessel that will be over 32" long and 22" high. This wonderful Intermediate Level kit features Laser Cut basswood keel and bulkheads, Britannia metal castings include windlass life rings, vents, propellers, anchors, wheel, bilge pumps, and swivel guns, brass for ship's bell, portlights, eyebolts and cannon barrels, 150 wooden blocks and deadeyes, and four sizes of cotton line for rigging, and with the 48 page illustrated instruction manual this kit will be a joy to assemble and display. (Display base is not included.)

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