Model boat kit

Bowdoin Arctic Exploring Ship

Kit by Bluejacket

Bowdoin is a schooner built at East Boothbay, Maine in 1921 for Donald MacMillan's Arctic expeditions, and she made nearly 30 voyages to the far north. She now sails with Maine Maritime Academy, is a National Historic Landmark, and is the official vessel of the State of Maine.

The 1:48 kit (KLW128) is plank on bulkhead and builds a model about 22 inches long. Bluejacket rates it at its Admiral level, for experienced builders.

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