Nelson's old flagship, the 'Foudroyant', driven ashore at Blackpool, 16 June 1897

The ‘Foudroyant’ became a guardship in 1820 and a training ship in 1862. In the latter capacity she was finally sold to Mr. Wheatley Cobb, but she was wrecked, as is shown in this picture, in 1897 near Blackpool.

‘Foudroyant’ is shown in port-quarter view, tipped over somewhat onto her starboard side, and in a considerable state of disrepair in the sands, with the town front as a backdrop. She is clearly identifiable via the name painted on her stern counter.

Object Details

ID: PAH9212
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Places: Unlinked place
Vessels: Foudroyant (1798)
Date made: 1798; 16 Jun 1897
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 360 x 542 mm; Mount: 552 mm x 732 mm