Norfolk Model Ship Kit Colonial Sloop – Modellers Shipyard (1002)

The Colonial Sloop Norfolk 1798 Model Ship Kit is manufactured by Modellers Shipyard. Modellers Shipyard offer historically accurate Wooden Model Ship Kits and Wooden Model Boat kits which are faithful interpretations of the original vessels. The comprehensive instructional DVDs, plans and highly detailed English instructions will assist you throughout the whole construction process.

The Colonial Sloop Norfolk is a double plank on bulkhead construction with laser cut plywood. This ship model kit comes complete with all timber, rigging cord, and wooden and metal fittings. All parts and fittings are of the highest quality. It Includes a detailed instructions with photographs and diagrams.

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The DVD on ‘The Complete Guide on: How to Build the Colonial Sloop Norfolk’. This DVD provides the viewer with comprehensive narration and demonstration by a Master Modeller as he builds the Sloop Norfolk. The Modeller takes the viewer through assemblying and planking the hull, building the deck furniture and completing the standing and running rigging. The Modeller presents each step of its construction demonstrating his many model ship building tips and techniques.

Colonial Sloop Norfolk – Instructions

History of the Colonial Sloop Norfolk

The COLONIAL SLOOP NORFOLK 1798 was built on Norfolk Island in 1798. The 25 ton sloop was constructed from Norfolk Island pine. Governor Hunter lent the Norfolk to Bass and Flinders with the task of proving the existence of a strait between the mainland and Van Diemen’s Land (named Tasmania after 1856). Flinders and Bass were under orders to pass through the strait and return by the south of Van Diemen’s Land.

Flinders, Captain, George Bass, and there eight crew departed Port Jackson on the 7 October 1798. They had been allowed twelve weeks for the voyage. In her they completed the first circumnavigation of Van Diemen’s Land.

They made many important discoveries on this voyage. On the north coast of Van Dieman’s Land they spent time exploring Port Dalrymple, the future site of Launceston. On Christmas day they climbed Mount Wellington which now overlooks Hobart, Tasmania’s capital. The Norfolk sailed back into Port Jackson on the 12 January, 1799. Governor Hunter, upon Flinders recommendation, named the newly discovered passage, Bass Strait.