Together with the three masted fully rigged and armed wooden shipmodel, named U.S. Constellation (1798). 74 x 100 cm.
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An impressive and very well decorated fully rigged and armed three masted wooden shipmodel, inscribed San Felipe (1690). 77 x 97 cm.
Together with the three masted fully rigged and armed wooden shipmodel, named U.S. Constellation (1798). 74 x 100 cm.
The San Felipe, launched in 1690, was one of the most beautiful Spanish ships of the XVII century. She displaced more than 1000 tons and was originally armed with 108 cannons, enabling her to take on the most capable ships in the French and British navies. (2)
Together with the three masted fully rigged and armed wooden shipmodel, named U.S. Constellation (1798). 74 x 100 cm.
The San Felipe, launched in 1690, was one of the most beautiful Spanish ships of the XVII century. She displaced more than 1000 tons and was originally armed with 108 cannons, enabling her to take on the most capable ships in the French and British navies. (2)
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