Large San Felipe Sailing Ship Model 80cm - SF8

Large San Felipe Sailing Ship Model 80cm – SF8

San Felipe is a large, detailed model of historic sailing ship. It is fully assembled and ready for display.

Model is made mainly from exotic wood, with metal and other natural materials. It is handmade with great attention to detail. Making one model takes several hundred hours of work.

It is a great choice for fans of sailing, maritime history and classic ship models. It also makes an elegant gift for a sailor or history enthusiast.

Ready for display

Model arrives fully assembled. No complicated assembly is needed. Simply unpack it and place it on a shelf, cabinet, desk or other suitable surface.

Due to its large size, model is carefully protected during transport. It is placed inside wooden protective crate and then packed in strong cardboard box.

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

• Large size: 80 x 26 x 72 cm
• Handmade: Several hundred hours of careful work
• High quality: Mainly exotic wood, plus metal and natural materials
• Fully assembled: Ready for display after unpacking
• Wooden base: Includes ship name
• Detailed rigging: Three masts, hand-sewn sails, ropes, blocks and knots
• Decorative details: Gold-colored ornaments, railings, lanterns and ship decorations
• Realistic elements: Sails, rigging, cannons, lifeboats and bow carvings
• Wood finish: Lacquered surface highlights natural wood grain
• Historical design: Based on historic plans and drawings

Perfect as:

• elegant living room, office or study decoration
• gift for sailing and history enthusiasts
• nautical and classic interiors
• birthday, anniversary or special occasion gift

San Felipe - History of the Ship

San Felipe is one of the best-known Spanish sailing warships. It is associated with the power of the Spanish navy during the age of large sailing ships.

The ship was known for its impressive size and rich decoration. Its stern featured carvings, coats of arms and gold-colored ornaments.

San Felipe is often presented as a symbol of Spanish shipbuilding in the 17th century. Its distinctive shape and rich decoration have made it a popular subject for ship models.

The ship was a large war vessel with more than 100 cannons on three gun decks. It was designed for long ocean voyages and naval combat.

According to historical accounts, San Felipe took part in naval fighting during the War of the Spanish Succession. In 1705, it fought in a major sea battle between Spanish and English forces. After around 24 hours of fighting, the ship was badly damaged and sank.