“Mayflower” – the English XVII century merchant galleon

The “Mayflower” is an English merchant ship, the type usually defined as a galleon, on which the English, who established one of the first British settlements in the New World, crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1620. Until then, the ship was used for cargo transportation between England, France, Spain and Norway. From 1609 to 1622, the Mayflower was captained by Christopher Jones. After his death in 1623, the ship was most likely dismantled and used as timber for construction. On the morning of September 6, 1620, the ship left Plymouth, England, with 102 settlers on board: 41 adult men, 19 women and children, and at least two dogs. Another child was born during the voyage, and another after reaching the destination, but before the new Plymouth was founded. The ship's crew consisted of 25-30 people. The passengers called themselves pilgrims. The “Mayflower” was not a large ship, with a displacement of only 180 tons and passengers traveling without any comforts. On November 11, 1620, after passing Cape Cod, the ship dropped anchor at the place, where Plymouth was founded sometime later. On board, Pilgrim leaders William Brewster and William Bradford signed an agreement, later known as the “Mayflower” Treaty”, which became the basis for the founding of Plymouth Colony.

Complex as a model, but relatively simple as a sail-ship model, this is a well designed and richly detailed model for modelers of all experience (except beginners). However, advanced beginners and modelers with little experience are advised to work under the supervision of a more experienced colleague and this should not be one of the first more complex models You make. The sails are printed on thin paper with double-sided printing, and some details are also printed with double-sided printing. It differs from the previous editions of this model in the excellent colors of the deck and sails, the graphic instruction is better and more extensive.