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INDISCRET
A French Chebec ship
In 1749 the commander of the
French navy in Toulon decided to build four special
speed ships. One of these four ships was the
Indiscret, which was launched on 24 March 1751 with
a crew of 300 men.
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The naval museum in Paris
has a contemporary model of the ship. It is covered
with 22 photos and with extensive explanations in
the book by Jean Boudriot, "Modeles Historiques,
Musée de la Marine", A.N.C.R.E., Paris, 1997.
Indiscret had a narrow floor to achieve great speed,
but with a considerable beam to carry and extensive
sail plan. As it was very low-built, its decks were
formed with a great convexity from the middle of
their breadth towards the sides, in order to carry
off the water more readily by their scuppers.
Indiscret could be navigated
in three different methods according to the force or
direction of the wind.
About the construction of the
Indiscret
wooden scale model:
- Built from scratch over
hundreds of hours by master artisans
- Constructed from official plans
- High quality woods include cherry, birch, maple and
rosewood
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Plank-on-frame
construction (very
important)
- Authentic extensive rigging system comprised of many
different sizes of rope and features numerous blocks and
deadeyes
- Full length masts and bowsprit per construction plans
29" long x 20" tall x 6"
wide $2,890 Shipping
and insurance in the contiguous US included. Other
places: $350 flat rate.
Model is built per commission only. We require only a
small deposit to start the process $500 
The
remaining balance won't be due until the model is
completed,
in several months.
For display case,
please click here:
Model Ship Display Case
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