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Golden Hind Gift Set 1:72 New in Box never been opened.Item code: A50046The Golden Hind was an English galleon best known for itsglobal circumnavigation between 1577 and 1580, captained by Sir Francis Drake,who on his return with a haul of Spanish gold and other treasures was knightedby Queen Elizabeth.The Hind was a well-armed and nimble galleon, she was originallycommissioned as The Pelican and built in Deptford, London, where she waslaunched in 1577.She was the flagship of an expedition to explore the regionsbeyond South America commanded by Drake, with personnel support of QueenElizabeth of England, Drake's mission became one less of exploration and moreof piracy as he wreaked havoc against Spanish interests in the region.Launched: 1577, Deptford, LondonDisplacement: 300 TonesLength: 120ft (37m)Beam: 18ft (5.5)Draft: 9ft (2.7m)Crew: 80 - 85Armament: 22 Guns Paint Scheme - Golden Hind, 1577Contents:8 x Acrylic Paints2 x Brushes2 x Poly CementGolden HindAirfix Gift Sets are ideal for more advanced modellers andinclude glue, acrylic paints and brushes.
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