{"product_id":"hms-foudroyant-pair-of-copper-ropework-medalet-napkin-rings-circa-1900","title":"HMS Foudroyant, Pair of Copper Ropework \u0026 Medalet Napkin Rings, circa 1900.","description":"\u003cp\u003eHMS Foudroyant, Pair of Copper Ropework \u0026amp; Medalet Napkin Rings, circa 1900. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Made from Copper Bolt of Nelson's Flagship Foudroyant'. This text is on the reverse of each of the sixteen medalets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFoudroyant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere were attempts to refloat Foudroyant, but eventually her guns were removed and she was sold. She broke up during another storm in December 1897.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximate weight for the pair is 41 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximate dimensions of one are 4.5 cm diameter and 2 cm height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, if slightly misshapen on the rims.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques Centre York 141 DH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52388988092704,"sku":"tgo1789994754803","price":137.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/8231\/8624\/files\/hms-foudroyant-pair-of-copper-ropework-medalet-napkin-rings-circa-1900_1.jpg?v=1789994761","url":"https:\/\/milestone-style-fit.shop\/products\/hms-foudroyant-pair-of-copper-ropework-medalet-napkin-rings-circa-1900","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}