Dom Fernando II and Glória Frigate
Fragata D. Fernando II e Glória, Doca de Alcântara, Rua Gen Gomes Araújo, Lisbon 1350
Phone: +351 213 964 171 - Fax: +351 213 964 171
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The Dom Fernando II and Glória was the last frigate under sail of the Portuguese navy. Recovered and restored to her 1865 condition, she has, since 1998, been an interesting museum ship. The 50 gun frigate was launched in 1843 and her maiden voyage took place in 1845, her last voyage was in 1878. She served as the Naval Artillery School from 1865 until 1938, was almost destroyed by fire in 1963 and for 27 years lay derelict until restoration started in 1990. The ship was named in honour of Queen Maria II (whose name was Maria da Gloria) and her husband.
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