U.S.S. Kearsarge: K1102

$739.00

About U.S.S. Kearsarge: K1102

U.S.S. Kearsarge | Limited Edition of 150 Kits U.S.S. Kearsarge was built at Portsmouth Navy Yard in Kittery, Maine, under the 1861 American Civil War emergency shipbuilding program and was commissioned on 24 January 1862, with Captain Charles W. Pickering in command. Soon after, she was hunting for Confederate raiders in European waters. Kearsarge departed Portsmouth on 5 February 1862 for the coast of Spain. She then sailed to Gibraltar to join the blockade of Confederate raider CSS Sumter, forcing the ship’s abandonment there in December of 1862. From Cadiz in November of 1862 until March 1863 Kearsarge prepared for her engagement with Alabama; she searched for the raider ranging along the coast of Northern Europe all the way to the Canaries, Madeira, and the Outer Hebrides.

Alabama went down by the stern shortly after Semmes struck his colors, threw his sword into the sea to avoid capture, and sent one of his two remaining longboats to Kearsarge with a message of surrender and a rescue appeal for his surviving crew. Kearsarge finally sent ship’s boats for the majority of Alabama’s survivors, but Semmes and 41 others were rescued instead by the nearby British yacht Deerhound and escaped to the United Kingdom.

The following year, on 14 June 1864, Kearsarge arrived at Cherbourg and found Alabama in port. On 19 June, Alabama stood out of Cherbourg Harbor for her last action. Mindful of French neutrality, Kearsarge’s new commanding officer, Capt. John A. Winslow, took the sloop-of-war clear of territorial waters, then turned to meet the Confederate cruiser. One hour after she fired her first salvo, Alabama was reduced to a sinking wreck by Kearsarge’s more accurate gunnery and its powerful 11 in (280 mm) Dahlgren smoothbore pivot cannons.

Kit includes plank on bulkhead hull, resin, photo-etched and cast brittania parts If there are any questions about the contents of a particular kit, please contact Bluejacket.

Paint Kit Contents:

Thinner (1 oz)
Clear
Primer
Flat Black
Flat White
Grun
Italian Dark Brown
Brass
Insignia Yellow
Cobalt Blue
Copper

LOA: 34.5″

Scale: 1/8″

Finished Model: $10,800.00

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About the U.S.S. Kearsarge

The U.S.S. Kearsarge is a formidable and iconic United States Navy ship that has a rich history and has served the country with distinction for over 150 years. The ship was named after a mountain in New Hampshire and is the third ship to bear this proud name. The U.S.S. Kearsarge was originally launched in 1861 during the American Civil War and was a vital part of the Union Navy’s blockade of Confederate ports. It played a crucial role in several battles, most notably the Battle of Cherbourg in 1864 where it engaged and defeated the Confederate raider C.S.S. Alabama, a major victory for the Union.

After the Civil War, the U.S.S. Kearsarge was decommissioned but was later reactivated in 1868 for service in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean. It also played a significant role in the Spanish-American War in 1898, participating in the blockade of Cuba and Puerto Rico. The ship was decommissioned again in 1899 but was reactivated once more in 1900 for service in the Asiatic Fleet.

Throughout the first half of the 20th century, the U.S.S. Kearsarge underwent several modernizations and served in various roles such as a training ship and a transport vessel during World War II. In the 1960s, the ship underwent a major overhaul and was converted into an amphibious assault ship, serving in the Vietnam War and participating in various humanitarian missions.

In the 1980s, the U.S.S. Kearsarge was again modernized and became a vital part of the U.S. Navy’s amphibious fleet. It has since participated in several operations, including the Gulf War in 1990 and the global war on terror in the 2000s. The ship has also been involved in numerous humanitarian missions, providing aid and support to those in need around the world.

The current U.S.S. Kearsarge, named LHD-3, is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship and is the fifth ship to bear this name. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and is capable of carrying a variety of aircraft, amphibious vehicles, and troops, making it a versatile and powerful asset for the U.S. Navy. The ship has a crew of over 1,000 sailors and can accommodate an additional 2,000 Marines.

In addition to its impressive military capabilities, the U.S.S. Kearsarge is also known for its strong sense of community and camaraderie among its crew members. The ship has a long-standing tradition of excellence and has earned numerous awards and commendations throughout its years of service. It continues to play a vital role in protecting and serving the United States, and its legacy as a symbol of strength and resilience lives on. The U.S.S. Kearsarge is truly an extraordinary ship, embodying the spirit of the U.S. Navy and representing the unwavering dedication and sacrifice of its sailors.

 

 

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U.S.S. Kearsarge: K1102

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