Black Seas The Age of Sail French Navy Fleet for Black Seas WLG 792012001

Sale Price
$131.75
Original Price
$155.00
You save
$23.25   (15%)

Please input a valid number of quantity.

Only 0 stock(s) left.

Description

The French Navy has a history of highs and lows, both in terms of successes in battle and in the number and quality of its ships. In the mid-1700s, after the defeats of the Seven Years’ War, the French Navy was at a nadir. However, due to the efforts of Louis XV and later Louis XVI, France rebuilt and reinforced its fleets with well-designed and well-built ships.

Why sail the French Navy?

Though French gunnery and training had formally equalled that of its Spanish and British counterparts prior to the French revolution, those events severely weakened the French Navy. High ranking officers had been removed or even guillotined, and inexperienced crewmen through necessity had been promoted.

French ships, however, were generally well built, and quick. This is reflected in the national special rules for the French Navy. They are able to purchase both the 'sturdy' and 'streamlined' upgrades for a discounted cost. French crews were also trained to shoot high, in order to capture enemy ships rather than destroy them. As such, they do not suffer the same penalties to hit when aiming high as the other navies do.

Contents:

  • 3 plastic frigates
  • 6 plastic brigs
  • 3 plastic third rates
  • 1 resin & metal first-rate
  • 1 gun boats base
  • A selection of Metal figureheads and backplates to make famous French Navy Ships:
    • Redoubtable - a 74 gun third-rate ship of the line
    • Themis - a 40 gun frigate
    • L'Aigle - a 74 gun third-rate ship of the line
    • L'Hermione - a 32 gun frigate
    • Comete - a frigate
    • Bucentaure - an 80 gun third-rate ship of the line
  • French Navy Flags, Sails & rigging sheets + Bobbin for Rigging
  • Game cards and wake markers

Models supplied unassembled and unpainted

Reviews

Shipping Information

Our on-line store is open 24/7 and we ship Monday through Friday, excluding some holidays. Orders received for products without shipping restrictions on its product page will ship the same business day when received before 12:00 p.m. PST. Orders in high demand will have an estimated production time listed on its product page and will ship according to the date listed.

Delivery

Usually takes 2-3 days to deliver after order.

You may also like