--- product_id: 349041792 title: "Black Seas The Age of Sail USS Essex for Black Seas Table Top Ship Combat Battle War 792414002" brand: "warlord games" price: "$87.32" currency: USD in_stock: true category: "Warlord Games" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/349041792-black-seas-the-age-of-sail-uss-essex-for-black store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 1/700th scale precision Wind-based tactical gameplay Metal & resin build kit Black Seas The Age of Sail USS Essex for Black Seas Table Top Ship Combat Battle War 792414002 **Brand:** warlord games **Price:** $87.32 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚓ Command the seas, master the wind, and rewrite naval history! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Black Seas The Age of Sail USS Essex for Black Seas Table Top Ship Combat Battle War 792414002 by warlord games - **How much does it cost?** $87.32 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/349041792-black-seas-the-age-of-sail-uss-essex-for-black) ## Best For - warlord games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted warlord games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dynamic Fleet Versatility:** Field fleets from nimble gunboats to mighty 1st rates on a compact 4' x 3' battlefield or open floor space. - • **Immersive Gameplay Experience:** Includes detailed ship card stats and special boarding action bonuses reflecting USS Essex’s legendary exploits. - • **Innovative Wind-Driven Combat:** Unique initiative system simulates real Age of Sail tactics, making every battle unpredictable and strategic. - • **Historic Precision in Miniature:** Authentic 1/700th scale USS Essex model captures naval glory with metal and resin detailing. - • **Creative Customization & Display:** Build, paint, and personalize your model—turn your tabletop into a historic naval theater of war. ## Overview The Warlord Games Black Seas USS Essex is a finely detailed 1/700th scale resin and metal model kit representing the iconic 36-gun frigate from the Age of Sail. Designed for strategic tabletop naval combat, it features a unique wind-based initiative system and detailed ship cards for immersive gameplay. Perfect for enthusiasts who appreciate historic accuracy, tactical depth, and creative model building. ## Description The USS Essex was a 36-gun frigate that participated in the Quasi-War with France, the First Barbary War, and the War of 1812. She was very successful in disrupting British whaling in the Pacific, before being captured in 1814, and re-purposed as the HMS Essex under the Royal Navy. Launched on 30 September 1799, she was armed with short ranged carronades that could not hope to match the range of 18 or 24 pounder naval guns. The US Navy accepted her nevertheless and under the captaincy of Edward Preble, holding the distinction of being the first US Naval ship to cross the Equator in early 1800. The first Barbary War saw duties shift to the Mediterranean, with blockading and convoy escort duties at Gibraltar as well as participating in the Battle of Deme (27 April 1805). After the declaration of the War of 1812, USS Essex achieved major success in disrupting British whaling activities in the Pacific under the command of Captain David Porter. From February 1813, over the course of a year, Porter successfully captured 12 British Whalers, and 360 prisoners, whilst sailing around Cape Horn and cruising the Pacific. However, On 28 March 1814 at the battle of Valparaiso, Porter was forced to surrender to the frigate HMS Phoebe and the sloop-of-war HMS Cherub when Essex became too disabled to offer any resistance. Of the 12 ships Porter had captured, only one returned to the United States; seven returned to British control, three were sunk, and the Chilean. As HMS Essex, she was reclassed as a 42-gun ship, serving as a troopship in 1819, and hulked in 1823 to serve as a prison ship in Cork initially, and Kingstown from 1824 until 1834. When used as part of a US Navy fleet in Black Seas, the special rules pay tribute to its successful run in capturing whaling vessels. When making boarding actions with the USS Essex, the benefits from a +2 modifier. ## Features - Prepare your fine array of 1/700th scale tall-ships for battle focusing on the golden age sail of military maritime warfare ships combating in the period 1770-1830, the 'carronade era'. From superbly detailed plastic Frigates, Brigs or 3rd Rates (usable for all nations) through to the mighty 1st rates in finely detailed metal and resin, there are plenty of options to take to battle! - Utilizing a unique and innovative initiative system based around the most important factor of sail powered combat: the wind. Additional rules enable you to fight in a 'line of battle,' engage shore batteries, rake your enemies with withering initial broadsides or capture vessels in heroic boarding actions. All while avoiding such hazards to navigation as fog banks, fire ships and shipwrecks. - The rules allow you to field fleets comprised of vessels ranging from the tiniest gunboats up to the true giants of the waves, the mighty 1st rate warships. Can be played on a 4' x 3' table or unobstructed floor space. - Each ship in Black Seas is accompanied by a ship card which details its speed, weaponry and other key ratings to help strategically plan battles based on their advantages. - Build, paint and play! The construction and painting of the models and watching them come to life are just as much fun as the game itself! Paint and glue are not included. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0865SP9JK | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Brand Name | Warlord Games | | Color | Unpainted | | Container Type | Box | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (22) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05060572505667 | | Grenre | Strategic naval warfare | | Included Components | 1 resin and metal USS Essex modelship, Rigging thread and Printed acetat ratlines., Sails and wake sheets. US Navy Flag Sheet., USS Essex Ship Card. | | Is Assembly Required | Yes | | Item Dimensions | 15.2 x 12.7 x 5.1 centimeters | | Item Dimensions L x W | 15.2L x 12.7W centimeters | | Item Type Name | Tabe Top Ship Combat Battle War Game Plastic Model Kit | | Manufacturer | Warlord Games | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 792414002 | | Material Type | Metal, Resin | | Model Name | Black Seas The Age of Sail USS Essex | | Model Number | 792414002 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 2+ | | Other Special Features of the Product | Portable | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Product Style | Classic | | Set Name | Black Seas | | Sub Brand | Black Seas | | Subject Character | USS Essex | | Theme | Battle,Game | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Adult - **Brand:** Warlord Games - **Material:** Metal, Resin - **Number of players:** 2+ - **Theme:** Battle,Game ## Images ![Black Seas The Age of Sail USS Essex for Black Seas Table Top Ship Combat Battle War 792414002 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610WpNmnshL.jpg) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/349041792-black-seas-the-age-of-sail-uss-essex-for-black](https://www.desertcart.us/products/349041792-black-seas-the-age-of-sail-uss-essex-for-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-24*