Victory Models 1/64 1300/01 HM Cutter Lady Nelson

The Lady Nelson was used in the exploration of the coast of Australia in the early years of the 19th century, being the first vessel to sail eastward through Bass Strait, the first to sail along the entire eastern coastline of Australia, as well as the first to enter Port Phillip Bay. Lady Nelson was also involved in the founding of the cities of Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne and Brisbane. This good quality kit is the first resulting from co-operation between Euromodels of England and Amati of Italy. Everything required to finish the model is in the box, including a polished hardwood baseboard and turned brass columns for display. A rewarding wooden boat kit!

The kit includes laser cut frames for keel & bulkheads, and exotic wood strip for hull planking. Also included is the wooden deck planking, masts and spars, resin and wooden fittings. The instruction booklet is very detailed, taking you through every step of construction.

Scale 1/64 - Total length: 530mm.
Skill Level 2

A very pretty little ship.

£152.00

MRP £159.76

Cardiff: 1

Delivery from stores takes a few days longer!

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The ship was sent on many more expeditions, including to Norfolk Island and New Zealand. It sailed in Australian waters during the governorships of King, Bligh, Macquarie and Brisbane. Under Brisbane, it was sent north with two other vessels to carry settlers to a new trading post on the Melville Island, and it served that settlement for some time. Its final voyage started in February 1825, when it was sent to Koepang to bring back buffaloes for food. Several months passed before it was learned it had been captured by Malay pirates off Baba Island, north-east of Timor. On September 22 1825, The Sydney Gazette reported: 'The Lady Nelson, brig, has been most unfortunately cut off at Timor by Malay privateers and all the crew sacrificed, except the Captain'. The little 60-ton ship contributed more to the exploration and settlement than any other. She served in the colony for a quarter of a century.

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