Description

The Nina and Pinta, two of the ships in Columbus fleet were known as caravels. A caravel had a shallower draft than a Nao (Santa Maria), so it could move around in the water more easily. A caravel was 150-300 tons. It did not have much cargo space, but it was able to sail over difficult waters easily. It was square-rigged on its foremasts and mainmasts, but used a lateen sail on the mizzen to help in tacking. It was so easy to control that sailors could easily explore shallow bays and the mouths of rivers. A caravel could hold about twenty crew members. They usually slept on the deck and would go below only if the weather was bad. Pinta was a caravel, a smaller, lighter, and faster ship than the tubby Santa Maria. Nina had three masts, and most likely carried sails like those of Santa Maria, except for the topsail, and perhaps the spritsail.

About The Kit

Hand sewn and sized cloth sails. All-wood construction features african walnut, mukali, plywood, and sapelli. Brass hardware such as eyebolts, hinges, capstan, nails and more. Two colours of brown thread for realistic rigging applications.

Kit comes complete with detailed plans and instructions and comes with everything needed to build except Tools, Glue, Paint.

Requires:

• Plank Bender
• Glue
• Nailer For Wood Boats

Length 510mm / Height 400mm / Beam 230mm / Scale  1:65

Difficulty Rating: Experienced.