Ingot commemorating 'La Belle Poule'

Rectangular shaped ingot. Obverse: Starboard view of 'La Belle Poule', sails set. Inscription: 'LA BELLE POULE'. Reverse: Inscription, 'LA BELLE POULE 1840. Considered the ultimate in sailing ship design "La Belle Poule" was the pride of the French Navy. Her rigging established the pattern for numerous three-masted square-riggers subsequently launched. She is best remembered as the ship which carried Napoleon's remains from St. Helena for interment in France.'

Object Details

ID: MEC2838
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Ingot
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Franklin Mint
Vessels: La Belle Poule 1834 (French)
Date made: 1976
People: Franklin Mint
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 48 x 64 x 3 mm
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