Belle Poule boat 1/90 Ochre wood construction kit

History of La Belle Poule

The "Belle Poule" was a 60-gun frigate of the French Navy. Frigates were versatile and fast warships, designed for speed and maneuverability, which played both a combat and an exploratory role.

Frigates like the "Belle Poule" were known for their speed and maneuverability, making them ideal for a variety of tasks, including chasing and attacking enemy ships, as well as exploration and patrol missions.

Although its construction began in 1828, the Belle Poule was not launched until 1834. She was one of the first ships built in a covered yard, which allowed builders to delay construction when political and financial circumstances were not favorable. Its design is inspired by the frigate class of the USS Constitution. She was commissioned in July 1835 and had fairly good seaworthiness.

The event that made this ship "Belle Poule" truly famous was the repatriation of Napoleon's ashes aboard the Belle Poule from the island of Saint Helena to France.

La Belle Poule Bateau Napoléon is best known for transporting the remains of Napoleon Bonaparte from St. Helena to France. An event that will be remembered because it marked the end of the Napoleonic era and had a considerable impact on the course of French and European history.

- Sails included
- Video tutorials Step-by-step (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIoY_q1vzWc&list=PLrPwa5r7zKUyjNhBVNvQ0vqfCdDHDJngs)
- Instructions for use in 5 languages.
- Photos HD step by step.
- Parts list with measurements and materials.
- IP plug to identify parts
- Plans to scale.
- Lifetime warranty.
- Model High quality.

Manual with plan and detailed instructions.

Reference: 15007
Scale: 1/90
Length: 1085 mm
Width: 385 mm
Height: 765 mm