PS06 CSS Virginia (ex-USS Merrimac)
CSA, ironclad, 1862
The CSS Virginia was built by the Confederates (South) during the American Civil War to try and break the blockade the Union (North) had placed on the Southern ports.

Based on the hull and machinery of the USS Merrimack, a modern steam frigate, she was built with an iron upperworks (or casemate) continaining her armament.

The Virginia met the Union ironclad USS Monitor at the battle of Hampton Roads on 9th March 1862. Neither ship was badly damaged in the encounter, but the failure to break the Union blockade ultimately meant the defeat of the South.

Technical Details
Length Beam Displacement Armament Crew
 51.6m  :14.5m  987 tons  6x9inch, 2x6.4inch, 2x7inch  300

Model Details
Scale Length/Width Pieces Sheets Difficulty (1-5)
1:250 35cm/8cm 160 4 x A4 3 [?Help]

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