La Belle Poule French Navy Schooner Model Ship Kit – Dusek Models (DUD021)
The La Belle Poule French Navy Schooner Model Ship Kit is manufactured by Dusek Model Ship Kits & Dusek Model Boats. Dusek Model Ship Kits come complete with excellent English instructions and highly detailed drawings. Laser cut plywood, timber and all parts are fittings are of the highest quality. These ship model kits are well presented and historically accurate.
History of the La Belle Poule
The Belle Poule is school schooner of French navy. The Belle Poule together with her sister ship Etoile was launched at shipyard F’champ at Normandy on 8 February 1932. The Belle Poule is 37,5m long and has displacement 225tons. The ship is able to sail up to 12.5 knots with using of sails and up to 9 knots if she is powered by diesel engine.