HMS Foudroyant Copper Pin Dish.
Made from the 1897 Blackpool Wreck of HMS Foudroyant. In June 1897 she was towed to Blackpool North Pier where people could pay to go aboard and visit. Later that same month she was forced ashore during a violent storm, damaging the pier as well. The Blackpool lifeboat rescued all 27 crew.
Foudroyant had a long and successful career serving Nelson as his flagship from June 1799 until June 1801. She had 17 years in active service and her last years were spent as a school ship.
There were attempts to refloat Foudroyant, but eventually her guns were removed and she was sold. She broke up during another storm in December 1897.
Approximate weight is 35 grams.
Approximate dimensions are 9.2 cm length, 7.4 cm width and 0.7 cm depth.
In good condition with moderate surface wear commensurate with age. One deep scratch to the top left hand corner.
