History | |
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Spain | |
Name | San Esteban |
Owner | Spanish navy |
In service | 1586 |
Stricken | 20 September 1588 |
Fate | Wrecked |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Carrack |
Tons burthen | 736 |
Length | 37.6 metres (123 ft) |
Beam | 10.7 metres (35 ft) |
Draught | 4.9 metres (16 ft) |
Propulsion | Sail |
Armament | 26 guns |
The San Esteban was a ship of the Spanish Armada that was wrecked on the west coast of Ireland in 1588. All the survivors were killed when they reached the shore or taken prisoner and later hanged.