Savannah 1:200 Orel (373)

Savannah Steam Frigate 1:200 Card Model Kit – Orel Publishing 373

Scale - 1:200

Model Sheets - A4

Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German

Product Description

The Savannah 1:200 scale card model kit from Orel Publishing recreates one of the most important ships in maritime history. Launched in 1819, the American steam frigate Savannah became famous as the first steam-powered vessel to successfully cross the Atlantic Ocean, sailing from Savannah to Liverpool in just 25 days.

This historic three-masted frigate combined traditional sailing rigging with an innovative 90-horsepower piston steam engine, featuring paddle wheels and early propeller solutions. While capable of reaching 4 knots under steam, the ship relied mostly on sails during its historic voyage due to limited coal capacity.

Designed as part of the Civil Navy series, this 1:200 scale paper model offers a faithful and highly detailed representation of the original vessel. With 10 A4 sheets, the kit includes accurate hull shapes, masts, rigging elements, and propulsion details. The model is rated medium difficulty and is best suited for experienced card modelers seeking a historically significant subject.

Key Features

• Scale: 1:200

• Type: Steam frigate

• Series: Civil Navy

• Country: USA

• Year: 1819

• Publisher: Orel Publishing

• Product code: 373

• Parts layout: 10 x A4 sheets

• Construction method: Card / paper model

• Difficulty level: Medium (recommended for experienced modelers)

• Historically accurate representation of the first transatlantic steamship

Summary

The Savannah 1:200 card model kit is a must-have for maritime history enthusiasts and advanced paper model builders. Combining early steam technology with classic sailing design, this model captures a groundbreaking moment in naval engineering and is a standout addition to any ship model collection.