Vessel characteristics

​VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS

Galley ship with 4 masts, from fore to aft: the jiggermast, the foremast, the mainmast, and the storm mizzen.

Maximum length            83.4 m
Beam                             12.8 m
Height                            7.07 m
Draught                          6.40 m
Sail surface                     2052.21 m2
Displacement                  1849.16 t

Copper-lined bottom

The manning of the ship varied according to each mission, ranging from 145 men on the maiden voyage to a maximum of 379 on a representation voyage.

The ship has 4 decks:
    •  The main deck: where all the ship's manoeuvring and steering equipment is located
    •  The gun deck: where the main artillery and the Commander's quarters are located
    •  The berth deck: where the officers' mess, as well as the mess and sleeping quarters for passengers and crew are located
    •  The hold: intended to store cargo, fuel, water, gunpowder, and other supplies