Belle Poule 1834

French frigate that repatriated the ashes of Napoleon 1st

La BELLE POULE - 60-guns Frigate - 1834


The ‘Belle Poule’ was a 60-guns frigate of the French navy. Frigates were fast, multipurpose warships designed for speed and manoeuvrability. They played both a combat and an exploration role.


The Belle Poule was launched in 1834. She was one of the first ships to be built in a covered shipyard, which allowed builders to delay construction when political and financial circumstances were not favourable. Her design was inspired by that of the USS Constitution class of frigates. La Belle Poule was commissioned in July 1835.


La Belle Poule is best known for carrying the ashes of Emperor Napoleon I from St Helena to France.


The model 


Faithful reproduction of the original. 
Traditional laser-cut wooden construction. 
Resin, metal and photoetched fittings,
Includes a metal nameplate.
Construction/presentation support included
Sails included in the kit


Instructions in 5 languages.
Assembly instructions with high-definition step-by-step photos.
Scale drawings.
High quality model.


Scale: 1/90
Length: 1085 mm
Width: 385 mm
Height: 765 mm
 Intermediate level