1784 Le Superbe French Large Wood Replica Model Man of War Ship

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1784 Le Superbe French Large Wood Replica Model Man of War Ship :
$500.00

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Liquidation of a 29 year business selling antique nautical and mariner related items brings this exceptionally rare, large-model 1784 Le Superbe FrenchWood Replica Man of War to market. This is a high-quality model, not a Chinese knockoff. As shown in photos, it has been immaculately kept in a secured storage crate and is in perfect condition.

This large wooden model ship is built toan amazing level ofdetail. Sails are crafted with fine linen while the hull and decks are made of exotic wood. Ornaments throughout ship are handcarved to the finest specs. Stern is delicately decorated to the most minute detail.

Local pickup is strongly encouraged. We are located near the Miramar Air Base in North Central San Diego. We are happy to work with you to arrange shipping, however the cost and liability stays with the buyer. There is a professional packing and shipping agency who specializes in crate-type, delicate objects just a few doors down from our office. Again, we will work with you and the packing companyto ensure an efficient and safe delivery.

The historical importance of this sailing vessel is nicely summarized by this Wiki entry:

The Superbe was a Téméraire class 74-gun ship of the line of the French Navy. Her hull was copper sheathed.

She took part in the Croisière du Grand Hiver, where she sank due to a leak. Her crew was rescued by Pierre Maurice Julien de Quérangal.

Three-masted, with two decks, 76 guns and extreme manoeuvrability won Le Superbe a lot of admirers, including the English. Her architect was the famous Jacques Noel Sane. She required 700 men for the smooth running of the vessel.

The eminent shipwright Anthony Deane was directed by Charles II to build his new warships along the lines of Le Superbe, which had open galleries. They first appeared became increasingly common in English ships.

Le Superbe formed part of Admiral Villaret Joyeuse’s fleet. It was a period of great battles against the British fleet.

Le Superbe came to a tragic end being sunk in a storm in 1795. It was a masterful piece of art and beautiful sculpture that sank to the bottom of the ocean.