SAN FELIPE

SAN FELIPE
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HMS BELLONA

The H.M.S. (His Majesty’s Ship) BELLONA was one of the most famous 74-gun ships of the British Navy. The BELLONA, launched on 19 February 1760, sailed to join the battlefleet which was then blockading Brest. On 30 December 1780 the BELLONA took part in the capture of the 44-gun Dutch ship Princess Caroline; then she cruised off Gibraltar, in the North Sea and the West Indies. She was employed in the blockade of Cadiz; then, the BELLONA was at Jamaica, at Portsmouth and at Barbados. Although more than 50 years from her launch were passed, the BELLONA served in the Navy until February 1814.

Royal Caroline

The Royale Caroline was built at Bedford in 1749 as King George II's state yacht. She was one of the most decorated vessels of all time. Rigged for regatta sailing, she was as fast as she was beautiful. In constant use by the Royal Family until 1805, the Royal Caroline was dismantled in 1820 after 71 years of service. Her lines were instrumental in the development of English Naval Architecture in the 1700's, especially in the design of frigates throughout the century.

USS CONSTITUTION 1767

USS CONSTITUTION 1767
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