Mercator Model Ship Kit Belgium Sail Training Ship 1932 – Mantua (MA757)

The Mercator Belgium Sail Training Ship 1932 Model Ship Kit is manufactured by Mantua Model Ships & Mantua Model Boats. Mantua have built its reputation on large, elaborately detailed ship model kits. Their ship model kits use photo-etched brass, cast metal fittings, cast metal and machined turned brass fittings. The detail in their range of large ship models is exceptional.

This ship model kit is single planked.

History of the Mercator Belgium Sail Training Ship 1932

The MERCATOR – Belgium Sail Training Ship was launched in 1932 as part of the training program for future officers and crew. This splendid three masted vessel was transformed in 1961 into a museum and is open in the summer months in the Ostend shipyard.