In 1660, the City of Amsterdam gave a yacht like this to King Charles II of England, as part of the Dutch Gift. The King was so pleased with the gift that he decided to create special regattas for this type of vessel, coining the nautical term, "Yacht," derived from the Dutch word "Jaghtschip," meaning "hunting ship."
Features:
- Pre-cut wooden parts
- Brass photo-etched decks
- Keel
- Stacked hull construction
- Decorated bulwarks
- Beautiful glass bottle included
- Length: 3-3/4 inches
Amati kit no. 1350
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Amati #1350 Dutch Yacht Ship-In-A-Bottle Kit, 1/300 Scale
Item #: 87738
$81.95
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In 1660, the City of Amsterdam gave a yacht like this to King Charles II of England, as part of the Dutch Gift. The King was so pleased with the gift that he decided to create special regattas for this type of vessel, coining the nautical term, "Yacht," derived from the Dutch word "Jaghtschip," meaning "hunting ship."
Features:
- Pre-cut wooden parts
- Brass photo-etched decks
- Keel
- Stacked hull construction
- Decorated bulwarks
- Beautiful glass bottle included
- Length: 3-3/4 inches
Amati kit no. 1350