Mikro Mir MM144-012 Resurgam British submarine Scale 1:144 Plastic Model Submarine Kit

Resurgam in 1/144 scale is a plastic model kit by Mikro Mir representing an early British experimental submarine developed in the nineteenth century. The vessel was designed by the inventor and clergyman George William Garrett as part of some of the earliest submarine experiments carried out in the United Kingdom.

The Resurgam project aimed to demonstrate the practical use of a submersible craft powered by a steam engine system adapted for underwater operation. Built in the late 1870s, the submarine used stored steam pressure to drive a propeller while submerged. Although the vessel was lost during a towing voyage before entering regular service, it remains an important example of early submarine engineering.

Resurgam - Early British Experimental Submarine

Resurgam was one of the first attempts in Britain to create a workable underwater craft capable of controlled submerged propulsion. The design combined a cylindrical hull with a single propeller and limited diving capability. Despite its experimental nature and short operational history, the submarine reflects an important stage in the development of underwater naval technology.

For modelers: Early submarines such as Resurgam feature relatively simple hull geometry, making careful alignment of the hull halves and smooth finishing of the surface particularly important for maintaining the characteristic cylindrical shape of the prototype.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: Mikro Mir
• Scale: 1/144
• Model (SKU): MM144-012
• Type: Fleet Model Kit
• Subject: Resurgam submarine
• Class: Experimental submarine
• Subject country: United Kingdom
• Period: Pre-World War I era
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by Mikro Mir is part of the fleet model kits collection featuring historical naval subjects.

FAQ

What was the purpose of the Resurgam submarine?

Resurgam was an experimental submarine built to demonstrate a workable underwater craft powered by a steam-driven propulsion system.

Did Resurgam serve in the Royal Navy?

No. The vessel was an experimental prototype and was lost during towing trials before entering operational naval service.