GALEON SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Historical background:

The galleon was a usually three-masted sailing-ship type originally developed in 16th-century Spain. Contrary to popular belief, the galleon was not a cumbersome merchant ship but a fast, manoeuvrable and seaworthy warship by the standards of its time. Because of its superior military qualities, the galleon was adopted and independently developed by almost all European seafaring nations, becoming the dominant type of warship.

From the end of the 16th century well into the 17th century, galleons were built in many different sizes and forms. Typical of the galleon was the beakhead, a projecting platform at the bow that made it easier to handle the spritsail on the bowsprit. This feature was also adopted by other 17th-century ship types such as the fluyt and pinnace, which is why these vessels are sometimes confused with galleons.

Features of the DISAR kit:

* Traditional plank-on-frame construction, laser-cut keel and frames
* Laser-cut superstructure, precious woods
* Metal accessories, small parts supplied as finished components
* Brass cannons, cast anchors
* Painting mask
* Ready-sewn sail set, flags (printed paper)
* Illustrated "step-by-step" booklet instructions with many colour pages
* Text in 5 languages, including German
* 1:1 poster

Scale 1:72
Length 750 mm
Width 270 mm
Height 520 mm

Recommended age: 14 years and over

Safety notice:
"WARNING! Not suitable for children under 3 years.

Small parts may be swallowed = choking hazard!"