HM Brig Harpy – Vanguard Models 1796

The set includes:

• Laser-cut materials: pear wood, plywood, and MDF
• Double-planked hull: first layer in limewood, second layer in pearwood
• Laser-cut and laser-engraved deck
• 3 photo-etched brass sheets
• Wooden dowels, blocks, deadeyes, and rigging thread
• Accessories made of wood and 3D-printed resin
• Color instruction manual in English with photographs
• 16 full-size A1 plan sheets

Manual – Instrukcja HM Brig Harpy

Dimensions:

• Scale: 1:64
• Hull length: 551 mm
• Overall length: 845 mm
• Overall height: 580 mm
• Overall width: 277 mm

HM Brig Harpy – 1796

HM Brig Harpy was a Diligence-class brig-sloop of the Royal Navy. Zwodowana w 1796 roku, została sprzedana w 1817 roku. She was the longest-serving vessel of her class and the one that completed the most voyages.

She took part, among others. in the Battle of Copenhagen and the British invasion of Java, she took part in many skirmishes—one of them earned the crew a clasp to the Naval General Service Medal. She also captured numerous privateers (corsair ships). The navy sold it in 1817.

Commander Henry Bazely took command of Harpy in April 1796. and deployed her for service in The Downs. Harpy belonged to the squadron that captured the vessel Augustic and recaptured the ship Nelly on 20 August, entitling Harpy to a share of the prize money.

The harpy had an intense and illustrious career. You’ll find the ship’s detailed history in the instructions included with the model kit.

The Navy Board first put Harpy up for sale at Deptford on 3 April 1817, and finally sold her on 10 September to Mr Kilsby for £710.