French frigate ‘Belle Poule’ from 1834
The Belle Poule was an important French frigate that served during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte at the beginning of the 19th century. It was built at the shipyard in Nantes, where the keel was laid in 1802 and the ship was launched in 1803. As a fifth-class frigate, it was armed with 40 cannons and had a crew of around 300 men. The Belle Poule was known for its speed and manoeuvrability, which made it particularly suitable for tasks such as reconnaissance, escort duty and use in fast-paced battles.
During the Napoleonic Wars, the Belle Poule played a prominent role in the French navy. One of her most famous engagements took place in 1806, when she took part in the Battle of San Domingo. In this battle, French ships faced a superior British fleet. The Belle Poule distinguished herself through her bravery, although the French forces were ultimately defeated. She was able to escape after a series of tactical manoeuvres and was praised in France for her courage and seamanship.
The Belle Poule also took part in other important maritime operations, including escorting merchant ships and patrolling the waters around Europe and the Caribbean. She was a symbol of French naval power and played an important role in Napoleon's strategy of challenging British naval supremacy.
After the collapse of the Napoleonic regime and the return of the Bourbons to the throne, the Belle Poule was decommissioned in 1815. Her fame did not fade, and she served for several more years as a training ship for the French Navy before finally being scrapped in 1828.
The Belle Poule remains a symbol in the history of the French Navy of the bravery and skill of French sailors during one of the most turbulent periods in European history. Her name lives on in later ships that were named in honour of the famous frigate.
The kit contains sails , all parts and fittings , pre-sorted by assembly groups. Various types of wood and precision-cut components enable precise assembly and ensure a very realistic , detailed appearance.
The kit includes a colour step-by-step assembly guide that shows all the steps in great detail. Detailed photos show complicated steps and ensure quick orientation.
Tools and adhesives are not included in the kit!
Technical data:
Scale: 1:90
Length: 1085 mm
Width: 384 mm
Height: 765 mm
Construction time in hours: 800
