1/110 05403 Revell Nau San Gabriel - Vasco da Gama's Ship Of Exploration
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. Well detailed, large-scale model from 1997 that features 241 pieces, full hull, separately molded deck fittings & cannon, preformed rat lines, billowing sails and more. The San Gabriel was one of four ships in Vasco De Gama's historic journey that began on July 8th, 1497. De Gama set out from Lisbon with a fleet of four ships and a total crew of about 160. The traveled via Cape Verde, along the coast of West Africa, round the Cape of Good Hope, to India. The discovery of the sea route to India changed Europe by reforming the economy, cultural exchanges and the opening of a sea route to the Orient. The return journey was more difficult and cost the lives of several of De Gamma's men.
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