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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.

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