San Felipe Spanish Galleon Tall Ship Model 37" w/ Floor Display Case w/ Legs

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San Felipe Spanish Galleon Model 37" with Floor Display Case w/ Legs
This high quality, detailed, San Felipe Spanish Galleon tall ship model is preowned, 100% fully assembled and ready to display (it is not a kit). The model comes complete with a wooden floor display case with legs. Local pickup only in Miami.
This San Felipe Spanish Galleon tall ship model was specially designed by joining multiple small pieces of wood together on the hull by the plank on bulkhead method.
The floor display case with legs is made out of hardwood and has a dark mahogany finish. It will add elegance to the galleon when displayed in your home or office.
The display case comes with plexiglass panels on all sides.
The San Felipe was built by King of Spain and launched in 1690, was one of the most beautiful Spanish galleons of the XVII century as many decorative ornaments adorned her hull. She was the lead ship of the famous Spanish Armada. The San Felipe displaced more than 1000 tons and was armed with 96 cannons, enabling her to take on the most formidable ships in the French and British navies. The San Felipe's role in the war against the British and French was to help protect Spanish settlements and harbors, to transport treasures, and to safeguard the long and hazardous passage back to Spanish ports.
In 1705,she participated in a furious and heroic battle between 12 Spanish ships and 35British ships. After 24 hours of battle, she was captured by an English ship, but was so badly damaged that she could not be salvaged as a prize. She went down to the bottom of the ocean with several tons of gold.
The model measures 37" long from bow to stern. It's a fabulous ship model that will be a conversation piece for any room or office.
Size:37" overall length x 35" height x 12" width
Size Display Case: 40" long x 69" tall x 13.75" wide
Condition: Preowned (fully assembled)