SAN FELIPE
The 17th century
The San Felipe Launched in 1690, was one of the most beautiful Spanish ships of the17th century. Her slim profile and wide spread of sail bestowed great maneuverability and agility. She established herself very quickly as her impressive record in the first 4 years of service made her the flagship of the famous Spanish Armada. Under the command of Commodore Enrique MacDonnell, San Felipe was armed to take on the mightiest ships in the French and British navies.
San Felipe held a very active major role in the war against Britain and France.
In 1705, she participated in a furious and heroic battle between 12 Spanish ships and 35 British ships.
After 24 hours of furious battle, she was captured but was so badly damaged and went to the bottom with several tons of gold.
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Highlights about this San Felipe model ship:
• This model ship is entirely handmade by skilled and experienced craftsmen, using the plank on frame construction method
• No kits are use
• Anchors, guns, decorations, and other intricate details sculpted of metal
• Meticulously sewn sails, keep the sails from wrinkle
• Use high-quality wood such as rosewood, ebony, black wood, mahogany wood...., timbers are after process step of pre-construction.
• The San Felipe model ship is built on scale by the original plan, then drawn up and painted by actual photographs to ensure the best accuracy.
