Golden Hind Gift Set
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 2009
- First catalogue reference
- A50046 in 2009 Edition
- Box Type 16 artist
- Adam Tooby
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Description
Golden Hind Gift Set – Airfix kit A50046, first issued in 2009, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 2009 to 2010.
The Golden Hind was an English galleon best known for its global circumnavigation between 1577 and 1580, captained by Sir Francis Drake, who on his return with a haul of Spanish gold and other treasures was knighted by Queen Elizabeth.
The Hind was a well armed and nimble galleon, she was orginally commissioned as The Pelican and built in Deptford, London, where she was launched in 1577.
She was the flagship of an expedition to explore the regions beyond South America commanded by Drake, with personnel support of Queen Elizabeth of England, Drake's mission became one less of exploration and more of piracy as he wreacked havoc against Spanish interests in the region.
Additional information
| First Issued | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition | A50046 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A50046 |
| Artist on Box Type 16 | Adam Tooby |
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