H.M.S. Bounty

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H.M.S. Bounty

Discover the majesty of the H.M.S. Bounty with this detailed model.

The assembly kit contains everything needed to build an accurate replica, including pre-cut wooden keel and frames, double hull planking, fine wood deck planking, wood and metal accessories, photo-etched brass details, sails and flags, and detailed construction plans.

Product Details
Model scale
1:60
Height
16 cm.
Width
62 cm.
Length
76 cm.
B1432
Available
5 working days
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Birth of a Maritime Icon

The H.M.S. Bounty, originally a 230-ton, 28-meter-long merchant vessel, was commissioned by the Royal Navy for an unprecedented botanical mission in the Pacific.

Captain William Bligh, at the helm, was tasked with acquiring breadfruit specimens and transporting them to Jamaica, then a British possession.

The Bounty and its crew embarked on a journey that would become legendary, though fate had an unexpected twist in store.

Mutiny on the High Seas

During the voyage, tensions between Captain Bligh and his second-in-command, Fletcher Christian, culminated in a dramatic mutiny on April 28, 1789.

The crew rebelled, seizing control of the ship and ending the original mission. This event, known as the Mutiny on the Bounty, has gone down in history as one of the most famous and dramatic events in maritime navigation.

The ship and its men were caught in a spiral of betrayal and rebellion, irrevocably marking the fate of the Bounty.

Legacy of Courage and Rebellion

Despite the tragic outcome, the Bounty remains a symbol of courage and rebellion. Its story, though tragic, has inspired books, films, and legends, keeping the memory of a perilous and adventurous era of maritime navigation alive.

The tale of the Bounty is one of betrayal, courage, and survival, continuing to capture the imagination of sailors and naval history enthusiasts across generations.

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