Ship Endurance - Model ship kit - Wooden model Ships

In the epic quest to claim the South Pole, three figures emerged as legends: Ernest Shackleton, Robert Falcon Scott, and Roald Amundsen. The Endurance, initially named 'Polaris', was launched on December 17, 1912, and later converted from a frigate to a three-masted brigantine. In 1914, under Sir Ernest Shackleton's command, she embarked on the famed 'Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition'. After a shipwreck on August 19, 1915, the crew was trapped in the Weddell Sea's pack ice, enduring hurricane-force winds up to 186 mph and temperatures as low as -40C for 522 days. Shackleton, aboard the 'James Caird' with a few crewmen, undertook a heroic journey against all odds, resulting in the entire crew's survival - a testament to human endurance and leadership. This expedition stands as a timeless tale of courage and perseverance.

• 7 sheets of laser cut parts and pre-cut keel for precise hull assembly.
• 2 photo-etched brass sheets containing over 60 parts.
• 52-page step by step photo instruction book (over 250 photos)
• Fittings are made of cast white metal, walnut, and brass – no plastic in this kit
• Cloth flags preprinted on both sides
• Skill level: Medium