Circa 1950s Spanish Fragata Espanola 1780 Model Ship

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This stately Frigate model was crafted in Spain, circa 1950. Named "Frigata Espanola," the large naval sailboat sits on an … Read more This stately Frigate model was crafted in Spain, circa 1950. Named "Frigata Espanola," the large naval sailboat sits on an integral wooden base decorated with a small plaque which reads "Frigata Espanola Ano 1780." The main boat itself features authentic and unique details including many string ringings, spare boat, hanging netting, a steering wheel, and two anchors. The sails are all rolled. The strings are old and brittle and many have broken. The ship could use a good thorough cleaning but is otherwise in good model condition considering the age.

There is evidence that this ship was one of the Spanish ships that fought in the battle of Cape St. Vincent, which took place off the southern coast of Portugal on January 16, 1780 during the American Revolutionary War. It was one of the opening battles of the Anglo-Spanish War, as part of the French Revolutionary Wars, where a British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeated a greatly superior Spanish fleet under Admiral Don José de Córdoba y Ramos near Cape St. Vincent, Portugal.

Measures: 27in W x 5in D x 21in H See less