The model is designed as the original San Felipe Galleon was with many details. The task required skillful craftsmen hundreds of hours to accomplish. There are hundreds of solid brass ornaments and the stern is the most decorated with brass railings, lanterns and figurines. Size: 37″ overall length x 35″ height x 12 width. 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. 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 35 British ships. She went down to the bottom of the ocean with several tons of gold. The model measures 37 long from bow to stern. Is uniquely identified by a serial number, which is laser cut to the hull of each model. At CaptJimsCargo, we put quality number 1 priority, thus. Are thoroughly supervised from the beginning to the end of making each model. 100% hand built from scratch using plank on bulkhead construction method. Condition: New (fully assembled). Undreds of hours where required to finish this model sailboat. Completed model contains thousands of details created by skillful master craftsmen. Made of finest wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood. Chrome and brass fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of this model. Extensive research through original plans and pictures make this model authentic. This model went through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. Please browse in Capt. After that the item will be re listed. Models are securely packed with foam sheets, peanuts or bubble wraps. All tall ships expert level are fully assembled and packed in an extremely secure wooden crate which is boxed and sometimes double box. This item was in stock at the time of listing. This will assure that your message will be received. Auctiva Offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! The item “San Felipe Tall Ship Model 37 Wooden Fully Built Spanish Galleon Vessel New” is in sale since Tuesday, April 10, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Sail-Powered”. The seller is “capt.jimscar-go” and is located in Ontario, California. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Canada, Mexico, Australia.
- Shop For: Collectors & Hobbyists
- Composition: Fully Assembled (Not A Kit)
- Year: 2018
- Product Type: Fully Assembled Nautical Tall Ship Model
- Specific Type: San Felipe Spanish Galleon Warship Model
- Primary Material: Wood & Metal
- Material: Wood
- Construction: Plank on Bulkhead
- Size: Overall 37″ length x 35″ height x 12″ width