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USS Mississippi – Paddle Steam Frigate (USA, 1841)
Scale: 1/200
Skill Level: difficult
Full-hull model of the famous paddle steam frigate that took part in Commodore Perry’s expedition to Japan and the American Civil War.
This model of the USS Mississippi is presented in full hull design and offers a challenging and richly detailed build. The model captures both the ship's paddle wheel structure and classic sailing rig, making it ideal for advanced modelers with an interest in 19th-century naval history.
The model highlights:
- Full hull model
- Highly detailed design
- Complex rigging and paddle wheels
- Historical steam frigate layout
Product Safety InformationImporteur EU: fentens productions, Fürstenbergstr. 19. D-49716 Meppen
| Product type | Papermodel |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Oriel |
| Scale | 1/200 |
| Difficulty | difficult |
| Sheet size | DIN A4 |
| Bauanleitung | German, English, Polish, Pictures |
Technical data:
- Launched: 1841
- Type: Paddle steam frigate
- Nation: United States
- Length: approx. 77 m
- Propulsion: Steam and sail
- Armament: Up to 10 cannons
- Service: Mexican-American War, Perry expedition, American Civil War
- Fate: Scuttled in 1863 at Port Hudson
Commissioned in 1841, the USS Mississippi was one of the first steam-powered warships in the U.S. Navy. She served in the Mexican-American War and later sailed in the Mediterranean. From 1852 to 1855, she participated in Commodore Perry’s historic expedition to Japan. During the American Civil War, she was involved in the Union blockade and the capture of New Orleans. The ship was lost during the attack on Port Hudson on March 14, 1863.
