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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.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2838 |
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| 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 |