KNOW MORE ABOUT THE SPANISH GALLEON SAN JUAN DE NEPOMUCENO

Discover thecaptain boatof theSan Juan Nepomuceno,wooden modelof the main boat of thisshipof line with74 cannonsof theSpanish Armadafrom XVIIIth Century.

Constructed in the shipyards of Guarnizo (Cantabria) in 1765, the San Juan Nepomuceno fulfilled different performances until in 1803 was the control of Cosme Damin Churruca. Two years later, taking part in the Battle of Trafalgar for his legend: severely wounded and surrounded by up to six English ships,Churrucabanned his officers from doing and continuing to read.

After the death of Churruca and his second commander the commanding officer ordered to surrender when adding by hundreds of the wounded and deceased on board. Captured by the Royal Navy, the San Juan Nepomuceno would be towed to Gibraltar and exposed to visitors, who were to be discovered in respect to enter the captain’s chamber.

CONTENTS CAPTAINS BOAT OF SAN JUAN DE NEPOMUCENO MODELING KIT

Build yourwooden model1/25scaleofcaptains boat of the San Juan NepomucenoSpanish line ship, famous ship of line of the Spanish Armada. Its design by means of false keel and frames about its assembly to the one of the real ship.

San Juan de Nepomuceno captain’s boat naval modeling kitcontains high precision laser-cut board parts, fine woods, brass, cast iron and fabric. For assembly you can follow our complete step-by-step instructions in seven languages on DVD format. The kit does not include printed instructions.