San Esteban

Man O' War in Ireland, dating from 1588

736 ton Nao part of the Squadron of Guipuzcoa, which was in overall command of Miguel de Oquendo. Built in Cantabria circa 1586. En route from Lisbon with the Armada invasion fleet commanded by Don Miguel de Oquendo, carrying 409 men which included a crew of 78 and 196 passengers. The Nao was armed with 26 guns. Went ashore on the 21st September 1588 while attempting to return to Spain after the aborted invasion attempt. It was reported that at least 300 drowned when it went ashore and 60 were c

Type:
Man O' War

Period:
1588

Coordinates:
52.75°N, 9.53°W

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