The Revenge of 1577, launched at Deptford as a "Race Built Galleon", a ship designed for speed, became a symbol of England's maritime power.
Built at the Royal Dockyard in Deptford by master shipwright Mathew Baker at a cost of £4,000 and with a weight of 500 tons and a crew of 250 men, the Revenge boldly faced the memorable battles against the Spanish Armada.
This galleon, born to run, left an indelible mark on the naval history of the 16th century, anticipating the lines of future English warships.