2-710-361 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The "Soveraigne of the Sea", 1936. 'Sovereign of the Seas' was ordered in August 1634 under the direct orders of Charles I of England (1600-1649). Built at Woolwich, the ship served in the British Navy until 1697 when she was destroyed by fire at Chatham. Cigarette Card No.2 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons.