The Union is a brig, a two-masted square-rigger. These ships were much in use during the 18th and 19th century as merchant ships and light warships and served very well in coastal patrols and for short journey. Many were privateers: Merchant ships which were armed and equipped as vessels of war, and furnished with government commissions to cruise against and annoy the enemy by taking, sinking or burning their ships.
 

Scale 1:100

Length: 15.75" (400 mm)
Height: 14.5" (370 mm)
Width: 5.3" (135 mm)