by Lee Martin
Member since 09-Jul-2011
Build Type: Kit→ Mamoli
Country: France
Era: 1700-1815
Length Range: 200-400 feet (61-122m)
Model Material: Wood
Model Type: Static
Propulsion Type: Impeller→ Sail
Subject Type: Vessel→ Naval and Privateer→ Wooden Navy→ Ship of the line
Model Images
About the Model
This is a Mamoli kit with the following modifications
- builder-supplied mahogany and ebony for second planking, and cherry for deck furniture
- staircases, ship’s boats, cheeks and rails scratch built
About the Vessel
Following the end of the French monarchy, the ship was renamed “La republicain” in 1792.
While leaving the French harbor of Brest in 1794, she ran aground and was destroyed by a hurricane several days later.
General Characteristics
- Length
- 345′
- Complement
- 1260 men, including riflemen and bombardiers
- Armament
- 120 guns (32×36-pounders, 34×24-pounders, 32×12-pounders, smaller ones on upper decks)