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Foudroyant Collection

The Foudroyant, a name that resonates with history and maritime legends

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: Nelsons Flagship Foudroyant - Blackpool, Lancashire

Nelsons Flagship Foudroyant - Blackpool, Lancashire
The decaying hulk of Horatio Nelsons Flagship Foudroyant wrecked on the beach at Blackpool, Lancashire. On 16 June 1897 during a violent storm when under tow

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: Straights of Messina With Hms Foudroyant

Straights of Messina With Hms Foudroyant

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: Blackpool Wreck of the HMS Foudroyant in 1897

Blackpool Wreck of the HMS Foudroyant in 1897

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: 'Jupiter, 'the Figurehead of the 'Foudroyant'(litho)

"Jupiter, "the Figurehead of the "Foudroyant"(litho)
1047802 " Jupiter, " the Figurehead of the " Foudroyant" (litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Jupiter)

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: Nelsons Flagship 'The Foudroyant'(engraving)

Nelsons Flagship "The Foudroyant"(engraving)
1047632 Nelsons Flagship " The Foudroyant" (engraving) by Stoewer (Stower) Willy (1864-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelsons Flagship " The Foudroyant")

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: Advert for an exhibition of Lord Nelsons flagship Foudroyant (engraving)

Advert for an exhibition of Lord Nelsons flagship Foudroyant (engraving)
603028 Advert for an exhibition of Lord Nelsons flagship Foudroyant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: Nelsons old flagship in the River Thames after her return from Sinemunde (engraving)

Nelsons old flagship in the River Thames after her return from Sinemunde (engraving)
603027 Nelsons old flagship in the River Thames after her return from Sinemunde (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Again)

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: Last Cruise of the Old Foudroyant, brought back to England (litho)

Last Cruise of the Old Foudroyant, brought back to England (litho)
1603762 Last Cruise of the Old Foudroyant, brought back to England (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Cruise of the Old Foudroyant)

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: The 'Foudroyant', one of Nelsons old ships (colour litho)

The "Foudroyant", one of Nelsons old ships (colour litho)
3633673 The " Foudroyant", one of Nelsons old ships (colour litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Foudroyant")

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: 'Home Again: 'the Return of the 'Foudroyant'(engraving)

"Home Again: "the Return of the "Foudroyant"(engraving)
1047794 " Home Again:" the Return of the " Foudroyant" (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Home Again)

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: Nelsons Old Ship, The 'Foudroyant'(engraving)

Nelsons Old Ship, The "Foudroyant"(engraving)
2794970 Nelsons Old Ship, The " Foudroyant" (engraving) by Hemy, Thomas Marie Madawaska (1852-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelsons Old Ship)

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: The Last of the 'Foudroyant'a Sketch at Blackpool (litho)

The Last of the "Foudroyant"a Sketch at Blackpool (litho)
1042596 The Last of the " Foudroyant" a Sketch at Blackpool (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: Capture of the Foudroyant, c1760. Artist: Francis Swaine

Capture of the Foudroyant, c1760. Artist: Francis Swaine
Capture of the Foudroyant, c1760. The capture of the French warship Foudroyant by HMS Monmouth on 28 February 1758. From Old Naval Prints, by Charles N. Robinson & Geoffrey Holme

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: HMS Trincomalee - Foudroyant, Falmouth, Cornwall

HMS Trincomalee - Foudroyant, Falmouth, Cornwall
HMS Trincomalee/Foudroyant, Falmouth, Cornwall, England. Showing the mess deck Date: 1930s

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: COWES REGATTA, 1898. Scenes from the Cowes Regatta in England. Top to bottom: the Two

COWES REGATTA, 1898. Scenes from the Cowes Regatta in England. Top to bottom: the Two and a Half Raters Race; the Meteor and Britannia passing the Foudroyant for the Queens Cup; the Mohawk winning

Background imageFoudroyant Collection: Foudroyant Warship

Foudroyant Warship
FOUDROYANT French ironclad ship used to bombard the fort of Kinburn during the Crimean War


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The Foudroyant, a name that resonates with history and maritime legends. Nelson's flagship, it stood tall and proud in the Straits of Messina, commanding respect and awe from all who beheld its majestic presence. Blackpool holds a special place in the heart of this vessel, as it became the final resting place for the wreck of HMS Foudroyant in 1897. Jupiter, the figurehead of the Foudroyant, immortalized through lithography, stands as a symbol of strength and resilience. Engravings capture Lord Nelson's flagship in all its glory during an exhibition that showcased its historical significance to eager onlookers. Nelson's old flagship found solace on the River Thames after her triumphant return from Sinemunde. The last cruise of the Old Foudroyant marked a bittersweet moment as England welcomed back this storied vessel through vibrant lithographs. A color lithograph proudly showcases The Foudroyant among Nelson's other legendary ships. It serves as a reminder of their collective impact on naval warfare and British history. "Home Again: The Return of the Foudroyant" captures an engraving that encapsulates both relief and nostalgia upon its arrival back to English shores. This ship held countless stories within its timbers; tales whispered by sailors who called it home. "The Last of the Foudroyant, " depicted through a captivating lithograph at Blackpool, pays homage to this remarkable vessel's final moments before becoming part of Lancashire's underwater heritage. Its legacy lives on through these artistic renderings that preserve its memory for generations to come. The fabled HMS Foudroyant remains etched into history - an enduring symbol representing courage, exploration, and triumph over adversity.