How much is the Golden Hind worth?
This galleon had the largest treasure captured to that date: over 360,000 pesos (equivalent to around £480m in 2017).
What colour was the golden hind?
red deer
This renaming took place in honour of his patron, Sir Christopher Hatton, whose crest was a golden ‘hind’ (a female red deer). Hatton was one of the main sponsors of Drake’s world voyage. The full-sized, still sailable reconstruction exists in London, on the south bank of the Thames.
What was the Golden Hind built for?
The keel for the original Golden Hind Ship was laid and registered in Plymouth in 1575. It was a ship commissioned by Drake for his 1577 journey. It was not a sophisticated ship, but a classic example of a mid 16th century warship during the transition from the carrack to the galleon weighing around 120 tons.
How many golden hinds are there?
Golden Hinde has been featured in four films: Swashbuckler (1976), Shogun (1979), Drake’s Venture (1980) and St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold (2009).
How many replicas of the Golden Hind are there?
2 Replicas
2 Replicas of the Golden Hind exist; one replica has been permanently moored in the harbor of the seaport Brixham in Devon since 1963.
What famous ship is in Brixham Harbour?
Golden Hind Museum Ship
The Golden Hind in Brixham Harbour, is one of only two full sized replicas in the world of 16th century explorer and privateer Sir Francis Drake’s famous ship.
Can you go on the Golden Hind?
All ABOARD! No need to book, just roll on up to the sailor at the gate… Occasionally we are closed for private engagements, so please call us on 0207 403 0123 if you’d like to check ahead of time. We are also open for booked events all-week round: including School Groups, Children’s Parties and Corporate Hire.
Where is the original Golden Hind?
The original Golden Hinde was the first maritime museum and on display in Deptford, London for almost 70 years before she was broken up. The replica was built in Appledore, Torridge, using traditional skills and has spent most of her life being on show to the public.
How much does a Golden Hind Airfix kit cost?
Golden Hind 1:72, Airfix Discount Detail Discount – 9% Catalog number: 30-A09258V In Store<100 Recommended price: 44,54 € Price incl. VAT: 40,42 € Plastic kit of ship to gluing.
Which is Golden Hind model for plastic ship kit?
Wooden deck for plastic ship kit Deck for kit: Golden Hind Producer of model: Airfix Scale: 1:72 Complete description of deck you can find in detail description Golden Hind 1:72, Airfix Discount Detail Discount – 9% Catalog number: 30-A09258V In Store<100
How big is a Golden Hind 1 deck?
Size of kit: 57x21x45 cm (l-w-h) No. of parts: 95 Description and plans of model, history of the ship, accessories and additional information in the detailed description. Golden Hind 1:72 deck
Why was the ship called the Golden Hind?
The ‘Bambi’ is a female red deer, an heraldic emblem used by Drakes sponsor. The ship was launched as ‘Pelican’, but a year later was re-named ‘Golden Hind’, to honour the sponsor. There must be accounts of the ship at Deptford; but does that record survive….a lot of people must have visited.