Built in East Boothbay, Maine, to Admiral Donald MacMillan's detailed specifications, Bowdoin has made nearly 30 voyages to the often ice-jammed waters of the artic. Still sailing in northern waters under the auspices of the Maine Maritime Academy, the sturdy schooner is registered National Historic Landmark.

The kit features plank-on-bulkhead construction, with basswood planking and mahogany trim. Many wood parts are laser-cut and fittings of brass, stainless steel and Britannia pweter are supplied, with more than enough planking material and rigging line to complete a fascinating model.