00264 Airfix Golden Hind - Sir Francis Drakes Ship
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
Small scale model of Sir Francis Drake's English galleon that is famous for its circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580. The ship was originally named Pelican, but Drake re-named her in mid-voyage 1577 just before entering the Strait of Magellan. The name 'Golden Hind' was a compliment to his patron of the voyage, Sir Christopher Hatton. Hatton's family coat of arms was a golden female deer ('hind'). Includes billowing sails, colorful sail decals and display stand. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
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