Replica of a British frigate laid down at Marmaris, Turkey in December 1996, launched in September 1997 using the design of the 6th rate frigate HMS Blandford of 1710. Sold by Turk Phoenix Ltd. She was to be used as a British frigate for the ITV Network series Hornblower. In 2010 sold to the Étoile Marine Croisières. IMO 900582, MMSI 228000700 and call sign FFZA.
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Saturday, 5 September 2026
French replica of a 18th Century frigate (ex-Grand Turk 1996-2010) ’Etoile du Roy 2010
Saturday, 15 August 2026
Ottoman galley 16th Century
Maritime Museum Hamburg, Germany, 2023.
Model presented by admiral Bülent Bostanoglu, commander in chief off the Turkish naval forces and captain Ilyas Gultas director of the Navy Museum at Istanbul, Turkey.
Sunday, 2 August 2026
Portuguese caravel Vera Cruz sailing replica built in 2000
Portugal-flagged, homeport Lisbon, Portugal, MMSI 263804290 and call sign CRAH7. Operated by Aporvela. Dimensions 23.82 (hull)-26.00 x 6.65 x 3.30 x 27.69 (height)metres and sail area of 235 square metres. Built by shipyard of Vila do Conde, Portugal in 2000 representing a caravel from the 15th-16th Century.
Friday, 30 January 2026
French galley Duchesse, 1533-1538
First mentioned in 1533, captured by Spanish in 1538.
Source
J. Vichot. Repertoire des navires de guerre français. Paris, 1967.
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Neapolitan galleasse Giorona 1588
Also called Gerona, mentioned as part of the Armada 1588, 800 tons, 50 guns, 589 men.
Sources
W.A. Knoops and F.Ch. Meijer. De Spaanse Armada. Amsterdam, 1988.
Ignacio de Costa Quintella. Annaes de Marinha Portugueza, deel 2.
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
French galley Cotellas 1538
Captured by Andrea Doria in 1538.
Source
J. Vichot. Repertoire des navires de guerre français. Paris, 1967.
Sunday, 25 January 2026
Portuguese galleon Sao Martinho 1588
Also called San Martin, mentioned as part of the Armada 1588, 1000 tons, 48 guns, 477 men.
Sources
W.A. Knoops and F.Ch. Meijer. De Spaanse Armada. Amsterdam, 1988.
Ignacio de Costa Quintella. Annaes de Marinha Portugueza, deel 2.
Monday, 19 January 2026
Neapolitan galleasse Napolitana 1588
Mentioned as part of the Armada 1588, 800 tons, 50 guns, 676 men.
Sources
W.A. Knoops and F.Ch. Meijer. De Spaanse Armada. Amsterdam, 1988.
Ignacio de Costa Quintella. Annaes de Marinha Portugueza, deel 2.
Saturday, 17 January 2026
Portuguese galley Bazana 1588
Also called Barao, mentioned as part of the Armada 1588, 350 tons, 5 guns, 337-372 men.
Sources
W.A. Knoops and F.Ch. Meijer. De Spaanse Armada. Amsterdam, 1988.
Ignacio de Costa Quintella. Annaes de Marinha Portugueza, deel 2.
French galley Sainte Helene 1534-1558
Mentioned between 1534-1558.
Source
J. Vichot. Repertoire des navires de guerre français. Paris, 1967.
Saturday, 13 December 2025
Portuguese galley Diana 1588
Part of the Armada in 1588, measurement 350 tons, armament of 5 guns, crew numbered 380-388 men.
Sources
W.A. Knoops and F.Ch. Meijer. De Spaanse Armada. Amsterdam, 1988.
Ignacio de Costa Quintella. Annaes de Marinha Portugueza, deel 2.
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Portuguese galleon Sao Joao or San Juan 1588
Mentioned as part of the Spanish Armada 1588, tonnage 1050-1100 tons, armament of 50 guns, crew numbered 495-500 men.
Sources
W.A. Knoops and F.Ch. Meijer. De Spaanse Armada. Amsterdam, 1988.
Ignacio de Costa Quintella. Annaes de Marinha Portugueza, deel 2.
Monday, 3 November 2025
Spanish galleasse Patrona or Sao Luiz 1588
Of Naples, mentioned as part of the Armada 1588, tonnage 800 tons, armament 50 guns, crew 590 men.
Sources
W.A. Knoops and F.Ch. Meijer. De Spaanse Armada. Amsterdam, 1988.
Ignacio de Costa Quintella. Annaes de Marinha Portugueza, deel 2.
Sunday, 2 November 2025
Spanish galleasse San Lorenzo or Sao Lorenco 1588
Of Naples, mentioned as part of the Armada 1588, tonnage 800 tons, armament of 50 guns, crew numbered 686 men.
Sources
W.A. Knoops and F.Ch. Meijer. De Spaanse Armada. Amsterdam, 1988.
Ignacio de Costa Quintella. Annaes de Marinha Portugueza, deel 2.
Saturday, 1 November 2025
Portuguese galley Princesa or Prinzesa 1588
Mentioned as part of the Armada 1588, measurement 350 tons, armed with 5 guns and a crew numbering 380-390 men.
Sources
W.A. Knoops and F.Ch. Meijer. De Spaanse Armada. Amsterdam, 1988.
Ignacio de Costa Quintella. Annaes de Marinha Portugueza, deel 2.
Sunday, 5 October 2025
German urca Presa in 1597
Lying at Ferrol, Spain on 5 February 1597. Measurement 200 toneladas. art of the Spanish Armada or Third Spanish Armada in 1597? Of Dinamarca.
Source
Cesáreo Fernández Duro. Historia de la Armada Española, vol. 3.
Thursday, 2 October 2025
German urca San Rafel in 1597
Lying at Ferrol, Spain on 5 February 1597. Measurement 140 toneladas. art of the Spanish Armada or Third Spanish Armada in 1597?
Source
Cesáreo Fernández Duro. Historia de la Armada Española, vol. 3.
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
German urca Josué in 1597
Lying at Ferrol, Spain on 5 February 1597. Measurement 220 toneladas. Part of the Spanish Armada or Third Spanish Armada in 1597?
Source
Cesáreo Fernández Duro. Historia de la Armada Española, vol. 3.
Sunday, 28 September 2025
German urca Perro del agua in 1597
Lying at Ferrol, Spain on 5 February 1597. Measurement 200 toneladas. Part of the Spanish Armada or Third Spanish Armada in 1597?
Source
Cesáreo Fernández Duro. Historia de la Armada Española, vol. 3.






