Ravensburger 9,000pc Bombardment of Algiers

Drawn from every period and every art movement, Ravensburger's inspiring art puzzle collection is acknowledged as the best in the world and an all time favourite of both art and puzzle fans alike.
This stunning puzzle depicts the attack by the British and Dutch fleets against the Barbary Corsairs on the 27th of August, 1816. The bombardment lasted 1 hour and the losses on both sides were very high but it was considered a great success with the liberation of over 165 enslaved prisoners.
With a size exceeding 19cm x 13cm (that's 6 feet 4 inches x 4 feet 6 inches) this 9,000 piece puzzle is very demanding, even for the most experienced puzzle fans! This work is by George Chambers, Senior and you can see the original at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich in Britain.

Since 1891 making the world's finest puzzles in Ravensburg, Germany. Attention to detail has made Ravensburger the world's greatest puzzle brand! Use an exclusively developed, extra-thick cardboard combined with fine, linen-structured paper to create a glare-free puzzle image for a quality you can see and feel. The steel cutting tools are designed and crafted by hand. This ensures that no two pieces are alike and guarantees a perfect interlocking fit. Enjoy Ravensburger quality with this family-friendly activity today!

Features:

• Pieces: 9000 pcs
• Type: Original Puzzle
• Finished Size: 192 x 138 cm
• Box Size: 43 x 30 x 12 cm
• Recommended Age: 10+
• Theme: Bombardment of Algiers
• Encourages logical thinking
• Promotes patience
• Reinforces hand-eye coordination
• Strengthen self-esteem and short term memory!
• Puzzles are made using unique punching templates and punching tools, which are hand-crafted with watchmaker precision to ensure the greatest possible accuracy and variety of the puzzle pieces

Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts which pose a choking hazard