High; requires independent fabrication of small details from wire or plastic rod. ⚔️ Historical Context: The 1862 Governor Moore
Lacking heavy iron, the ship used pine lumber and cotton bales around the boilers to absorb cannon fire.
Originally the civilian steamship Charles Morgan , the vessel was seized in New Orleans in January 1862 and converted into a warship for the Louisiana Provisional Navy. Download Modelarstwo Kartonowe 205 Governor Moore 1862 rar
You can find the printed kit at retailers like Super-Hobby or Polish-Made .
After being battered by the Union fleet and losing over 60 crew members, its captain ran it aground and set it on fire to prevent capture. 📥 Acquisition and Resources High; requires independent fabrication of small details from
This kit is highly regarded by naval modelers for its detail and historical accuracy regarding "walking beam" steamers of the era. 1/200. Publisher: proArte (distributed via Modelarstwo Kartonowe ). Contents: 5 pages of offset-printed parts. 1 page of laser-cut or printed frames (ribs). Historical flags and templates for wire details.
During the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip (April 24, 1862), the Governor Moore successfully rammed and helped sink the USS Varuna . You can find the printed kit at retailers
Its stem was reinforced for ramming by bolting two strips of railroad iron at the waterline. Armament: Equipped with two 32-pounder rifled guns.