1/79 09361 Pyro The Independence War Schooner
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
Nicely detailed kit of a rare subject. Features full deck detail, cannon, blocks, billowing sails and full rigging instructions. Kit is about 15 inches long when built. The Independence type top sail schooners were built at the Webb and Allen shipyard during the early 1800. Ten of this type were built and the new US Government used them to enforce and collect revenue duties. The ships had a small crew and were very fast for the day. The were armed with two nine-pounders and four six-pounders which could be moved around the deck to fire from different ports as needed. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions.
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