HMS Foudroyant, A Desk Box Made from Oak Recovered from the 1897 Wreck. She was Launched in 1798 and was Vice Admiral Viscount Nelson's Flagship.
Made from the 1897 Blackpool Wreck of HMS Foudroyant. In June 1897 she was towed to Blackpool North Pier where people could pay to go aboard and visit. Later that same month she was forced ashore during a violent storm, damaging the pier as well. The Blackpool lifeboat rescued all 27 crew.
Foudroyant had a long and successful career serving Nelson as his flagship from June 1799 until June 1801. She had 17 years in active service and her last years were spent as a school ship.
There were attempts to refloat Foudroyant, but eventually her guns were removed and she was sold. She broke up during another storm in December 1897.
Approximate weight is 1.08 kilos.
Approximate dimensions are 30 cm length, 10 cm width and 10.7 cm height.
In good condition with age related wear to the oak. There is no key to the box, but the lock looks fairly generic. Higher wear to the underside of the base.
