AA Nautical Collections Sale 43" The San Felipe 1690 Wooden Ship Model Spanish Armada Galleons;Assembled

Description

** The San Felipe is a historic shipwreck near Islamorada, Florida, United States. It is located east of Lower Matecumbe Key and south of the wreck of the San Pedro. On August 11, 1994, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. **Launched in 1690, the San Felipe was one of the most beautiful Spanish galleons built in the end of the 17th century. She was the lead ship of the famous Spanish Armada. The San Felipe displaced more than 1000 tons, has 3 floors and was armed with 114 cannons. In 1705, she participated in a furious and heroic battle between 12 Spanish ships and 35 British ships but ended up at the bottom of the ocean with several tons of gold. ** This handmade wooden ship; using the finest materials. All parts such as the rigging; life boats; masts are exquisite piece of art. A perfect reproduction of the original in microscopic detail. Beautiful in any room.