San Felipe SF45
We present you a fully assembled model - a replica of the San Felipe ship. Its construction was made thanks to the careful analysis of historical engravings. The hull, masts, bowsprit, and masts are wooden. Metal elements such as cannons or lanterns give the model a unique character. The model is prepared extremely carefully, and the unique details are visible in the precision of such elements as sails, railings, numerous decorative elements, the steering wheel, and much more. The hull is made of carefully joined boards, and the technique of its execution is similar to the method of building a real ship. The model sits on a wooden base with the name "San Felipe 1690". It took the creators several hundred hours to make the model.
The model does not contain any plastic parts. It is fully assembled and ready to be set up.
The model is also securely packed. The model is protected by a wooden cage inserted into the carton.
Our model is characterized by great attention to detail. It has been faithfully recreated and scaled one the basis of historical plans and drawings. A great gift for a history lover, a perfect decorative element that will give your interior a unique character.
Dimensions:
Length 48.3 cm
Width 17.8 cm
Height 45.7 cm
San Felipe was one of Spain's most beautiful 3 mast galleons built in 1690. It had a displacement of over 1000 tons. It was characterized by beautiful ornamentation. She was the flagship of the Spanish Armada. Its powerful armament with 96 cannons located in three rows meant that it could boldly compete with the largest British or English ships. Its main task was to protect shipping routes, transported treasures, and trade goods.
In 1705 during the War of the Spanish Succession, San Felipe participated in a naval battle between 12 Spanish and 35 English ships. After a 24-hour battle, it was badly damaged and sank with tons of gold on board. 9 English and 4 Spanish ships sank in that battle.
