Artesania Latina 1/50 French Marie Jeanne Tuna Boat Scaled Wooden Model Ship Kit

1/50 Wooden model of Marie Jeanne boat. Naval modelling kit of the French tuna vessel. In addition to all the parts that the model needs, it includes a complete detailed set of color step-by-step instructions in 4 languages. Once the model is finished: 22.24’’ long, 19.48’’ high and 4.52’’ wide. For started modellers with basic knowledge. Build your 1/50 scale model of Marie Jeanne, a traditional French tuna fisher boat. Its construction by means of false keel and frames is about the assembly of your model to the construction of the real ship.

History Of The French Boat Marie Jeanne

Discover the Marie Jeanne wooden model of this French tuna boat. Dedicated to tuna fishing during the months from June to October, this fishery reached Mauritania's coast in trips of up to two months since the tunas are usually far from the coast. Guided by our detailed step-by-step instructions, you can complete your replica of this beautiful fishing boat.

Leaving the French port of Concarneau, the Marie Jeanne sailed between 1900 and 1950. Tuna fishing requires strong and fairly fast boats. In the beginning, these ships were built for other tasks, usually too heavy.

At the end of the 19th Century, new types of fishing were developed, small and with large sails. The advances and the tendency towards motor propulsion contributed to the disappearance of these elegant fishing boats of multi-coloured sails.

• High-precision laser-cut board, birchwood, brass, cast iron & cotton
• Hand-stitched cotton candles
• Pre-sewn sails
• Museum-quality wooden model

• Scale: 1/50
• Type: Wooden Ship
• For Ages: 14+
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Length: 565mm (22.2")
• Height: 495mm (19.4")
• Width: 115mm (4.5")