France II Wooden Model Ship – GN

Description

France II was built in 1911 in Bordeaux, to the plans of chief designer Gustave Leverne (1861–1940). She had the largest cargo capacity of any sailing ship ever built.

In 1922 she went aground on the on the Teremba reef (Urai bay) northwest of the Ouano reef, Because of fallen cargo rates her owner refused to pay for a tugboat to tow her free, and she was abandoned. American bombers bombed the wreckage for target practice in 1944.

Our incredible France II Wooden Model Ship model showcases our exquisite craftsmanship. With years of experience, our worldwide artisanal craftsmen use locally sourced exotic woods and resources to produce a museum standard, hand crafted models. These skilled craftsmen in our workshops ensure that each model is of high quality and are accurate replicas of original ships.  Get this wonderful model of the France II Ship today, to sit proudly as feature in any room