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Sergal Thermopylae Tea Clipper 1:124
Scale EM0791
The Thermopylae was an extreme composite clipper ship built in 1868
by Walter Hood & Co of Aberdeen to the design of Bernard Weymouth of
London for the White Star Line of Aberdeen.
Thermopylae measured 212'0" x 36'0" x 20'9". She was rigged with royal
sails, single topgallant and double top-sails.
Thermopylae was designed for the China tea trade, and set speed
records on her maiden voyage to Melbourne - 63 days, still the fastest
trip under sail. In 1872 she raced the clipper Cutty Sark from Shanghai
back to London and won by seven days after Cutty Sark lost her rudder.
In 1895 she was sold to Portugal and used as a naval training ship. The
Portuguese Navy torpedoed her at sea in 1906.
The Sergal Kit of the Thermopylae Features: A double plank on frame

hull construction, building plans with general details, English
instructions, lost wax brass castings, walnut and lime planking, wooden
masts and spars, brass and walnut fittings, laser etched detailing,
rigging cord and silk flag. All sheet ply sections are laser cut for
accuracy.
Specifications:
Scale 1:124
Length 575mm
Planking: Double