Galera Victoria
Galera Victoria was a Spanish galleon that sank in 1729 in the Atlantic Ocean off Gijón, Spain, while she was on her maiden voyage.[1]
| History | |
|---|---|
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| Name: |
Galera Victoria |
| Owner: | Spanish Navy |
| Port of registry: | Guarnizo, Spain |
| Builder: | Ribeira das Naus |
| Launched: | 14 February 1729 |
| Out of service: | 27 February 1729 |
| Fate: | Sank during her maiden voyage |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Frigate/Galleon |
| Armament: | 40 Cannons |
Construction
Galera Victoria was launched on 14 February 1729 in Guarnizo, Spain for the Spanish Navy. She was fitted with 40 cannons.[2]
Sinking
On 27 February 1729, Galera Victoria set of on her maiden voyage when she sank in the Atlantic Ocean off Gijón, Spain under unknown circumstances with an unknown number of crew affected by the sinking.[3]
Wreck
The current position and condition of the wreck are unknown.[3]
References
- "SPANISH FRIGATES 1713-1854". felipe.mbnet.fi. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- "Spanish Fifth Rate frigate 'Galera Victoria' (1729)". threedecks.org. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- "Galera Victoria (+1729)". wrecksite.eu. 20 February 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
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