Famous in the time of Nelson, H.M.S. "Shannon" won fame when in 1830 she captured the United State "Chesapeake" off Boston. - Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as HMS 'Shannon' from H.M.S. Shannon.
H.M.S. Shannon
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| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Rare |
| First Issued | 1954 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962) | 1285 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | 1285 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | 1285 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | 1285 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | 66 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 66 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 66 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 66 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 66 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 01266-1 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 01266-1 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 01266-1 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 01266-1 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 01266-1 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 01266-1 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 01266-1 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
