Cobi H.M.H.S. Britannic / 636 pcs.

The H.M.H.S Britannic of the White Star Line was the third and final ship of the Olympic class, which also included the namesake Olympic and the Titanic. The keel of the Britannic was laid on November 30, 1911, before the Titanic sank in April 1912. Nevertheless, additional modifications were made after the disaster to improve buoyancy. There were also 8 huge swinging davits designed for the rapid deployment of 48 lifeboats, and every person on board had an assigned place in a lifeboat. The Britannic was 46 cm wider than her sister ships and, thanks to an improved propulsion system, cruised at 22 knots with significantly more horsepower. Due to all these adjustments, the maiden voyage was postponed from spring 1914 to spring 1915. However, the outbreak of World War I in August 1914 caused further delays in construction. In mid-November 1915, the nearly completed ship was requisitioned by the British Admiralty as a hospital ship (His Majesty's Hospital Ship = H.M.H.S.) and commissioned on December 6. After just under a year and five successful wounded transports, the Britannic sank on November 21, 1916, in the Aegean Sea, likely due to a hit from the German submarine U-73 and various negligence on board (open watertight doors and open portholes). Model with 636 pieces, printed blocks, movable elements, and an illustrative assembly manual. Model dimensions (LxWxH): 38.5 x 5 x 12 cm