San Felipe Wooden Nautical Tall Ship Model 37" Sailboat

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San Felipe Galleon Wooden Tall Ship Model Sailboat 37" San Felipe Spanish Galleon Model Tall Ship 37" This museum quality, highly detailed, expert level, tall ship model is Brand New, fully assembled and ready for display (not a kit) . This tall ship model was specially designed by joining multiple small pieces of wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood together on the hull by the plank on bulkhead method. Please 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. 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 35 British 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. This is an Exclusive Edition Model Ship , where each model is uniquely identified by a serial number, which is laser cut to the hull of each model. In this edition, we are able to identify the production date of a model, the material that we used on the model, the craftsmen who worked on each area of the model, the individual who inspected the model and also the professional packaging staff, who finally packed the model into shipping box. At CaptJimsCargo, we put quality number 1 priority, thus all steps are thoroughly supervised from the beginning to the end of making each model. Smaller San Felipe Wooden Tall Ship Model 28" Also Available. Highlights about this model sailboat: 100% hand built from scratch using “plank on bulkhead” construction method Included with this expert level tall ship model is a solid wood base with a brass name plate Size: 37" overall length x 35" height x 12" width Condition: New (fully assembled) H 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 buy with confidence-100% money-back guarantee Please browse in Capt.JimsCar-go for more Museum Quality Ship Models, Old World Style Globe Hidden Bars, Nautical End Tables, Nautical Etched Mirrors, Hand Carved Furniture and Collectibles. To browse more items - (close the new window to return to this item)! We accept PayPal (which includes Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and e-checks) . Payment is expected within 7 days after auction closes. After that the item will be re listed. With Pro Pay we also accept credit cards Mastercard, Visa, Discover® & American Express® .International Buyers please Massachusetts residents will be charged a 6.25% sales tax. PayPal—eBay's service to mak... read more

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