Royal Louis

Model of French ship Royal Loius - starboard side

by Lee Martin

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About the Model

This is a Mamoli kit with the following modifications

  • builder-supplied mahogany and ebony for second planking, and cherry for deck furniture
  • staircases, ship’s boats, cheeks and rails scratch built

About the Vessel

Following the end of the French monarchy, the ship was renamed “La republicain” in 1792.
While leaving the French harbor of Brest in 1794, she ran aground and was destroyed by a hurricane several days later.

General Characteristics

Length
345′
Complement
1260 men, including riflemen and bombardiers
Armament
120 guns (32×36-pounders, 34×24-pounders, 32×12-pounders, smaller ones on upper decks)

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