The Belle-Poule was a 60-gun frigate of the French Navy, famous for bringing the remains of Napoléon from Saint Helena back to France in what became known as the retour des cendres.

The Belle-Poule was launched in 1834.  On July 27th 1840, set sail for Saint Helena to bring back the remains of Napoleon.  She had been painted black for the occasion. On 30 September, she arrived back in Cherbourg, where, on 8 December, the Emperor's remains were transferred to the steamship Normandie for further transport to Paris.

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This Belle Poule exclusive model features:

• Scratch-built

• Double plank-on-frame

• All parts are wooden or metal

• Guns: Metal barrels on wooden carriages

• Guns on real deck (not faked plugged-in guns)

• Lighted

26" long.  Commissioned model, not for sale.

39" long x 31" tall x 12" wide.  $2,500   S&H is $130   Only one is available.

Display case: https://modelshipmaster.com/products/accessory/displaycase.htm
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