RS1 was built in 1893 for the Norwegian Society for Shipwreck Salvage at the Colin Archer shipyard in Rekkevig near Larvik, Norway.
RS1 was later named Colin Archer after its designer and builder.
The sharp stern design of the vessel has given it worldwide renown.
Roughly 30 boats of this type were built, most of them at the Colin Archer shipyard at Tollerodden in Larvik.
Kit includes laser cut wooden hull and wooden strips, fittings set, sails, rigging thread, plan and manual.