Mamoli MV48 Lexington Wood Plank-On-Frame Model Ship Kit Scale 1/100

  

Under captain John Barry's command, the Lexington was successfully engaged in battle on April 7th, 1776 against the corvette Edward. During the same year, the Lexington was captured by the British frigate Pearl. On September 20th, 1777, on its return trip from France, the Lexington was captured by the English cutter Alert.

After a fight of more than three hours the Lexington ran out of ammunition and had to surrender. Thus, at least the lives of the crew, already decimated by enemy fire, were saved. Length: 420 mm, Height: 390 mm.