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Large handcrafted 1m 80cm wooden Sao Gabriel ship model replica with detailed rigging and sails

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Large Scale & Exhibition Ship Models

Sao Gabriel Ship Model 1m 80cm

This magnificent 1.80-meter wooden model of Vasco da Gama’s legendary Portuguese carrack, the São Gabriel, is meticulously handcrafted by master artisans using traditional plank-on-frame construction. Built from high-quality hardwoods, this museum-quality replica features fully detailed rigging, hand-stitched canvas sails adorned with the iconic Order of Christ crosses, authentic deck fixtures, and brass deck artillery. An extraordinary centerpiece for luxury residences, executive suites, and historic maritime collections.

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Specifications

Length 1m 80cm

Materials : Our master artisans at Bobato Ship Models meticulously recreate historical wooden vessels from the 15th to the 18th century using official plans and archives from the Musée de la Marine. Whether crafting standard scale models or large-scale masterpieces over one meter, every build requires between 1,500 and over 6,000 hours of precision handiwork. From plank-on-frame hull assembly to complex rigging, each stage reflects museum-grade craftsmanship, patience, and dedication. Every creation relies on a selection of premium raw materials. We combine noble hardwoods—such as walnut, teak, mahogany, and oak—for the hull structure and deck planking, fine textiles treated with beeswax and custom aging techniques for authentic period sails and rigging, and custom-machined brass and Zamak (white metal) fittings for sharp, accurate miniature details.

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The Vessel

Maritime History

Built in 1497 under the direction of Prince Henry the Navigator’s naval architects, the São Gabriel served as the flagship of Vasco da Gama’s fleet during his landmark 1497–1499 expedition. She successfully navigated around the Cape of Good Hope to establish the sea route from Europe to India, marking a pivotal moment in the Age of Discovery and world trade history.

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Worldwide delivery

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Handcrafted in Mauritius

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