HMS Surprise Ship Model

If you are into collecting ship models, then, it is natural that you have a liking for certain models. The HMS Surprise Ship model is one of the most sought after models among collectors. Here is a brief history of the ship which will give you a fair idea of the reasons for its overwhelming popularity.The Surprise derived its fame from Patrick O'Brien's writings regarding the sea adventures of Captain Aubrey. According to O'Brien, the Surprise was a 'fabulous frigate' constructed in 1794 at Le Havre. The full-bodied beauty had a 24-gun corvette and could hold 8-pound long guns. The British always had a fascination for French ships. After all, the Frenc

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