Royal Louis Modl Sailing Ship

The Royal Louis belonged to the French Royal Navy fleet in1779. She sailed the seas with confidence and pride as the largest and most powerful first-rank ship of the French line. Substantially larger than the Dutch or English ships of similar power, she donned a crew of over 1200 men.

Under the command of a Squadron Admiral, she sailed the seas intimidating all who crossed her path with her gargantuan size and forbidding power. With a crew of over 1200 men it was necessary to be able to carry a large amount of supplies for the sailors.

The Royal Louis with her massive size and storage was able to carry large amounts of stores for the crew enabling her to serve as a comfortable and well-stocked sailing vessel. Being one of the very few first rate ships to carry bronze 48 pounders, she earned her title as the most powerful and largest ship of the French fleet at that time.

This wooden model ship is built according to scale from the plans of 1779. At this time she was Admiral-Ship of the White Squadron. Part of the American Squadron, also called Earl d'Estaing’s, this amazingly beautiful and proud tall ship is a vessel that everyone can display with admiration and pride in their home or office.

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