{"product_id":"zvezda-172-scale-russian-brig-merkurii-19th-century-ship-model-kit","title":"Zvezda 1\/72 Scale Russian brig Merkurii 19th century ship model kit","description":"These are plastic model sets that require assembly and painting. They do not contain paints and glues unless otherwise stated.\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eThe 20-gun brig Mercury was laid in Sevastopol in 1819. It was designed as a special ship to protect the Caucasian coast as a patrol ship. Mercury could sail as well as use oars. In May 1829, during the Russian-Turkish War, three Russian ships, the frigate Standart, brig Orfey and Mercury, cruised the Bosporus and noticed a Turkish squadron of 14 ships. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe enemy squadron rushed in pursuit of the Russian ships. Standart and Orfey quickly broke away from the chase. Mercury, commanded by captain-lieutenant A.I. Kazarsky, took the fight with the best ships of the Turkish squadron, 110-gun Selimiye and 74-gun Real Bey. Mercury, using oars and skilfully manoeuvring, masterfully dodged volleys, shooting at the spars and sails of the enemy ships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe unequal battle lasted for about four hours. Selimiye and Real Bay received considerable damage and they were unable to pursue the Russian ship. Mercury received 22 hits in the hull, more than 300 in the sails, rigging and spars, but was able to join his squadron. The Mercury's crew was decorated and the brig received a commemorative St George's flag and pennant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScale is 1:100\u003cbr\u003eKit consists of 709 parts\u003cbr\u003eModel length 56cm\u003cbr\u003eVacuum formed sails and rigging included\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57288659075453,"sku":"ZVE9067","price":125.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6604\/3780\/files\/gj3txhx0zuk.jpg?v=1761769039","url":"https:\/\/fieldsofglorymodels.co.uk\/products\/zvezda-172-scale-russian-brig-merkurii-19th-century-ship-model-kit","provider":"Fields of Glory Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}