The brig U.S.S. Perry was the “fastest ship in the Navy” when she was launched in 1843 from the Norfolk Navy Yard. She served off of Paraguay, blockaded ports during the Mexican-American war, suppressed slave trade, and served in the civil war.

This highly accurate kit has a carved basswood hull, photo-etched details, laser-cut parts, and more. Full plans and a 40-page instruction manual are, of course, included.

LOA: 21″ Scale: 1/8″