1:45 Calypso plastic hull (red hat edition) Photo

CALYPSO represents the fulfilment of a dream for her owner Jacques-Yves Cousteau, a world-renowned ocean explorer, whose diving techniques and many discoveries have contributed significantly to uncovering the secrets of the sea.

In 1950, Cousteau bought an 8-year-old, American-built minesweeper which, after extensive changes and modifications, became a fully equipped oceanographic research vessel.

CALYPSO made her maiden voyage in the Red Sea in 1951, and since then Cousteau, his son Philippe and a team of researchers have carried out countless underwater surveys and scientific experiments all over the world.

Cousteau has written several books about his experiences, but CALYPSO is probably best known through the many exciting television programmes made about her voyages.

CALYPSO is 42 m long, weighs 360 tons and has a top speed of 12 knots. The ship is fitted with a great deal of specialist equipment, which enables the many detailed observations, sample-taking, photography and experiments. The equipment includes, among other things, an observation chamber in the bow, an oval diving bell, a Galeazzi diving chamber, an inflatable boat for trips in shallow areas, a helicopter and a range of underwater equipment.

The BILLING BOATS model has been developed in accordance with the original drawings and with the kind cooperation of the “Fondation Cousteau” in Paris.

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Experience level: Expert***

Model details

• Length: 94 cm
• Height: 33 cm
• Width: 17 cm
• Scale: 1:45
• Plastic hull

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