Golden Hinde

Year: 1577 AD
Category: Modern
Vessel Type: Merchant Ship
Scale: 1/16" = 1 foot
Overall Length: 119 feet

Sir Francis Drake was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the earth and, along the way, he plundered every Spanish ship and colony he could find. He returned to England laden with Spanish gold. This action sent a strong message against the old world concept of "territorial waters" and paved the way for the modern concept of the oceans being international waterways for all countries to use freely. Prior to this time Spain and Portugal were the world superpowers and this was the beginning of Britain coming to the forefront and of Spain and Portugal taking a back seat.

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Ships' carpenter carved the " Golden Hinde " (deer figurehead) during the voyage

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1775 State Route 39
Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681

(330) 852-6096

We are open in January on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4. We will be open on Martin Luther King Day 10 to 4. Please note the following:

1) Our hilltop receives the worst of wintertime weather and so we do close at a moment's notice when our parking lot becomes dangerous. Please feel free to call if you have concerns about your visit. 330-852-6096.

2) Our carver will very likely be here Monday thru Saturday so if you are here early in the week you are likely to find us open but this is his relaxed time of the year and he may or may not be here early in the week. If you are planning a visit just call us and we will be here for you with weather permitting.

From April 1 through October 31 we are open Monday thru Saturday 10 till 5. We are always closed on Sundays. We are closed on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.

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