Royal Yacht Caroline Model Ship Kit – Mantua (MA750)
The Royal Yacht Caroline 1749 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.
History of the Royal Yacht Caroline
The ROYAL YACHT CAROLINE – Royal Yacht was built at Bedford’s shipyards in 1749 for the English royal family. She served for many years, during which she sailed all around the world. She was finally broken up in 1820. This beautiful ship model had an extremely competitive line for racing as well as a rich set of ornamentation all around the hull.