T203 - San Felipe Historic Ship Model - Medium Admiral Line

Specification: Item T203 - 28L x 9.5W x 26H Inches (71.1L x 24.1W x 66H Cm)

Price: $ 817.86 (5+ in stock)

Description:

Captain Heritage proudly presents this exclusive edition of the San Felipe, uniquely identified by a laser-engraved hull serial number that records its authenticity and production history. At 28 inches long, this beautifully proportioned replica captures the elegance and grandeur of the famous Spanish galleon while offering a display size that fits comfortably in homes, offices, and libraries.

Master craftsmen spend more than 200 hours individually hand-building each model from premium hardwoods including rosewood, ebony, and mahogany. Every plank, deck, mast, and fitting is carefully assembled by hand using traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations.

Despite its more compact footprint, the model features hundreds of polished brass ornaments and cannons, finely crafted railings, decorative lanterns, lifeboats with paddles, skylights, and beautifully finished wooden decks. The richly decorated stern remains one of the model's most striking highlights, reflecting the lavish ornamentation of the original vessel.

Ideal for collectors seeking museum-quality craftsmanship without requiring a large display area, this edition offers the same exceptional attention to detail that defines every Captain Heritage creation.

Every Captain Heritage model includes the ship's historical flag, a handcrafted solid wood display base, and an engraved brass nameplate, ready for display immediately upon arrival.

Scale: 1:100

Why Choose Captain Heritage?

Since 1999, Captain Heritage has been dedicated to preserving maritime history through handcrafted museum-quality wooden ship models. Every model is individually built by skilled artisans, carefully inspected, and backed by our commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and authenticity.

History:

The San Felipe, launched in 1690, was one of the most beautiful Spanish galleons of the XVII century. 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, the San Felipe 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.