Vasco da Gama Kids first published in 1588

first published in 1588

an iconic souvenir celebrating Greenwich's most famous vessel

At 869 metres (2851 feet)

lean silhouette

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Vasco da Gama Kids first published in 1588A half length portrait to right of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, with the sitter wearing a breastplate, red lined fur coat, gold laced and slashed. He has a blue and gold turban, and around his neck the cross of Commander of the Portuguese Military Order of Christ. This order was awarded to Vasco da Gama by King Emmanuel I as a sign of promotion, in 1507, following his second return from India. Artist: Antonio Manuel da Fonseca Date: 1838