Nuestra Señora de la Concepción
Capture Of Cagafuego (1626) engraving by Friedrich Hulsius | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Spain | |
| Name | Nuestra Señora de la Concepción |
| Nickname(s) | Cagafuego |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Galleon |
| Tons burthen | 120 tons (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
Nuestra Señora de la Concepción (Spanish: "Our Lady of the (Immaculate) Conception") was a 120-ton Spanish galleon that sailed the Peru–Panama trading route during the 16th century. This ship has earned a place in maritime history not only by virtue of being Sir Francis Drake's most famous prize, but also because of her colourful nickname, Cagafuego ("fireshitter").