OcCre Essex 1799 Wooden Whaling Ship Model Kit, 1:60 Scale (12006)

Featuring traditional wooden hull construction, detailed deck structures, whaleboats, masts, sails, and intricate rigging, the OcCre Essex offers a fascinating shipbuilding project for maritime history enthusiasts, collectors, and experienced wooden ship model builders.

The True Story of the Whaleship Essex

Built in 1799, the American whaleship Essex operated from Nantucket, Massachusetts, one of the most important whaling ports of the early 19th century.

On November 20, 1820, while sailing in the Pacific Ocean under the command of Captain George Pollard Jr., the Essex was struck repeatedly by a large sperm whale. The attacks caused catastrophic damage, forcing the crew to abandon their sinking ship.

The twenty surviving crew members initially escaped aboard three small whaleboats, beginning an extraordinary struggle for survival across thousands of miles of open ocean. Only eight men ultimately survived the ordeal.

The tragedy became one of the most famous events in American maritime history and contributed to the inspiration behind Herman Melville's 1851 novel, Moby-Dick.

Kit Features

• Historic Whaling Ship: Detailed representation of the famous American whaleship Essex.
• Traditional Wooden Construction: Wooden hull construction with double hull planking.
• Detailed Deck: Recreates the characteristic working deck of an early 19th-century whaling vessel.
• Whaling Equipment: Features miniature whaleboats and nautical details associated with historic whaling operations.
• Masts, Sails and Rigging: Recreates the vessel's traditional sailing arrangement with detailed rigging and sail components.
• Large Display Model: The 1:60 scale provides excellent opportunities for detailed craftsmanship and an impressive finished presentation.

Model Specifications

• Manufacturer: OcCre
• Manufacturer Kit Number: 12006
• Model: Essex
• Historical Year: 1799
• Model Type: Wooden Ship Model Kit
• Vessel Type: American Whaling Ship
• Historical Period: Early 19th Century

Build a Legendary Ship from Maritime History

The OcCre Essex Wooden Whaling Ship Model Kit combines traditional ship modeling techniques with one of the most compelling stories of the age of sail.

From constructing the wooden hull to assembling the detailed deck, whaleboats, masts, sails, and rigging, each stage brings this historic vessel closer to completion.

Once finished, the Essex becomes an impressive display model and a tribute to the sailors whose extraordinary survival story became part of maritime history and world literature.

Bring the legendary story of the whaleship Essex to life with this detailed OcCre 1:60 scale wooden ship model kit.