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Le Saint-Géran French East Indiaman Handcrafted Wooden Model — handcrafted wooden ship model, handmade by Bobato Ship Models, Mauritius
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Le Saint-Géran French East Indiaman Handcrafted Wooden Model

Step into the romantic and historic golden age of maritime trade with the magnificent Le Saint-Géran. Masterfully handcrafted plank-on-frame by expert naval artisans, this museum-quality wooden model perfectly replicates the legendary 18th-century French East Indiaman (Vaisseau de la Compagnie des Indes). Featuring hand-sewn canvas sails, highly detailed multi-tiered wooden decks armed with miniature brass cannons, and authentic complex rigging, it stands as an imposing and deeply historical centerpiece for luxury home or office decor. Available in four stunning collector-grade sizes. Available Sizes & Scales: 1:80 Scale (Classic Desktop): 53 cm (L) x 16 cm (W) x 45 cm (H) 1:55 Scale (Mid-Size Collector): 77 cm (L) x 22 cm (W) x 65 cm (H) 1:45 Scale (Grand Showcase): 95 cm (L) x 29 cm (W) x 75 cm (H) 1:35 Scale (Imperial Exhibition Masterpiece): 120 cm (L) x 43 cm (W) x 102 cm (H)

€500 excl. shipping
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Specifications

Scale 1:80 | 1:55 | 1:45 | 1:35
Length 53 cm | 77 cm | 95 cm | 120 cm
Materials The skeleton of the boat is precision-cut from high-quality plywood. The robust hull is meticulously built by placing the first layer of planks one by one over the frame, then beautifully finished with premium teak wood and treated with specialized marine lacquers that highlight its rich wood grain. Detailed fittings include solid brass deck cannons, a zinc anchor, and custom fine wooden blocks. The pristine sails and complex rigging network are crafted from cotton and nylon, then finished with premium beeswax for maximum durability.
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The Vessel

Step into the romantic and historic golden age of maritime trade with the magnificent Le Saint-Géran. Masterfully handcrafted plank-on-frame by expert naval artisans, this museum-quality wooden model perfectly replicates the legendary 18th-century French East Indiaman (Vaisseau de la Compagnie des Indes). Featuring hand-sewn canvas sails, highly detailed multi-tiered wooden decks armed with miniature brass cannons, and authentic complex rigging, it stands as an imposing and deeply historical centerpiece for luxury home or office decor. Available in four stunning collector-grade sizes. Available Sizes & Scales: 1:80 Scale (Classic Desktop): 53 cm (L) x 16 cm (W) x 45 cm (H) 1:55 Scale (Mid-Size Collector): 77 cm (L) x 22 cm (W) x 65 cm (H) 1:45 Scale (Grand Showcase): 95 cm (L) x 29 cm (W) x 75 cm (H) 1:35 Scale (Imperial Exhibition Masterpiece): 120 cm (L) x 43 cm (W) x 102 cm (H)

Maritime History

Launched in 1736 at Lorient, Le Saint-Géran was a premier armed merchant vessel operated by the French East India Company to secure exotic goods from the Orient. In 1744, while approaching Isle de France (now Mauritius) under a violent storm, she tragically struck the coral reefs off Île d'Ambre and sank with nearly all her crew. Immortalized by writer Bernardin de Saint-Pierre in his famous world-classic novel Paul et Virginie, her legacy remains deeply woven into maritime romance and global history.

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