Brazil issued in 1972 a stamp of a sailing warship, for the Armed Forces, the vessel is till so far not identified. She still carries a spritsail which was in use from the 16 till 18th century.
The vessel is a two-decker from around the 17th century, at that time Brazil was a Portuguese colony, so most probably it is a Portuguese second rate as shown on the painting.
Brazil 1972 30c sg 1423 scott?
BRAZILIAN SAILING WARSHIP OF 17th CENTURY
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