LEGO® Ferry

Description

A ship from very few bricks

A ferry is a rewarding subject for a small set: a broad hull, a flat deck and a few superstructures, and that is about all it needs. At 147 pieces the build goes quickly, and with only 18 different part types you can see at a glance what the model is made of. Many bricks appear several times, which keeps the building calm and easy to follow. For a set from 1967 it puts a vessel at the centre that would sit happily in a harbour or coastal scene.

Black, white, red and blue

The main colours are black, white, red and blue, a high-contrast mix that suits a ship. Dark surfaces form the hull, light ones the upper works, and red and blue add small accents. Anyone who has seen a real ferry will recognise the pattern. Because the palette is so limited, the model combines well with bricks from other early sets. The parts list on this page shows which colours turn up on which parts, so you can compare it with what you own.

Samsonite and the suffix

This set belongs to the “System / Samsonite” range. In the 1960s Samsonite distributed LEGO® in North America, and the -2 in 343-2 tells you that more than one version of this ferry exists. Collectors care about that, since versions can differ in detail. If you are looking for a particular copy, check the number and its suffix first. This page provides the parts list so you can compare what is in your box against the catalogue.

What to do with it today

With 147 pieces you will not fill a display shelf, but you do get a compact kit of classic bricks. It works for rebuilding the ferry if you own the parts, and as a starting point for ideas of your own. Enter your bricks into the “What can I build?” tool to see which other models are possible. For younger builders the ferry is a modest project that works well even without a lot of experience.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Ferry 343-2 have?

It has 147 pieces in 18 different part types. No minifigures are included.

What does the -2 in the number mean?

It marks another version of the same model, which is common among very old sets in the catalogue.

Can I use the parts for something else?

Yes. The “What can I build?” tool shows which models you can put together from your own bricks.