{"product_id":"wlg792414002","title":"Black Seas: USS Essex Miniature by Warlord Games WLG792414002","description":"\u003ch3\u003eICONIC NAPOLEONIC ERA VESSEL\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Warlord Games WLG792414002 USS Essex is an essential expansion for the Black Seas: The Age of Sail battle game, set between 1770 and 1830.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA LEGENDARY FRIGATE\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaunched on September 30, 1799, the USS Essex was a formidable 36-gun frigate that played a significant role in the Quasi-War with France, the First Barbary War, and the War of 1812.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePROFESSIONAL NAVY CAPTIVITY\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnder the command of Captain Edward Preble, this ship proudly became the first U.S. Naval vessel to cross the Equator in early 1800.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eADVENTURES ON THE HIGH SEAS\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuring the First Barbary War, the USS Essex was engaged in vital blockading and convoy escort operations, including participation in the historic Battle of Deme on April 27, 1805.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBLOCKADE RUNNER IN WAR OF 1812\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommanded by Captain David Porter, the USS Essex was particularly effective in impeding British whaling operations in the Pacific during the War of 1812.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMODEL DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe model includes one resin and metal vessel, which comes unassembled and unpainted for customization. Special rules for gameplay reflect the Essex's legacy of capturing enemy vessels, providing a +2 modifier during boarding actions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscover the history and valor of the USS Essex as you navigate the high seas, grounding your gameplay in the rich legacy of naval combat during the Age of Sail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49433107759390,"sku":"WLG792414002","price":41.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1645\/8782\/files\/WLG792414002-1.jpg?v=1734368171","url":"https:\/\/saltcitygames.shop\/products\/wlg792414002","provider":"Salt City Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}