Description

Caldercraft Joffre Remote Control (R/C)

The Joffre built in 1916 by the Ardrossan Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company was one of the “Joffre” class of paddle tugs built for the French Navy during World War I. The class was named after Marshal Joseph Joffre, a French military leader during the war.

These tugs were specifically designed for aiding larger vessels entering and leaving ports. The Joffre and other tugs of the class played significant roles in assisting naval operations during the war, providing towing, salvage, and other essential services.

After the war, the fate of the Joffre and other tugs of the class may have varied. Some were decommissioned and sold, while others continued in service or were repurposed for civilian use. Unfortunately, specific details about the individual histories of each tug in the class are limited.

The Caldercraft Joffre Remote Control (R/C) kit has a plain GRP hull with CNC cut superstructure and deck, screen printed overlays and over 300 cast white metal fittings, including the ships crew and the ships dog. To complete the kit, all the necessary timber, cordage and vacuum formed lifeboats are supplied. As the Joffre saw service through two world wars it gives scope for additional detailing and a wartime paint scheme.