Model of the American frigate "Bon Homme Richard" in wood, r - Lot 217

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Model of the American frigate "Bon Homme Richard" in wood, r - Lot 217
Model of the American frigate "Bon Homme Richard" in wood, rope and fabric, presented on its base in a rectangular display case. 20th century. Model dimensions: 67 x 80 x 14 cm. Total dimensions: 76 x 104 x 37 cm. (Minor damage to a side window). Note: The Bonhomme Richard, formerly known as the Duc de Duras, is a frigate of the Continental Navy, the navy formed during the American Revolution. A former Indiaman of the French East India Company, she was built in 1765 at the Lorient arsenal. She was placed at the disposal of John Paul Jones in 1779 by King Louis XVI of France, thanks to the support of Jacques-Donatien Le Ray. The name Bonhomme Richard was chosen by Jones to honor Benjamin Franklin.
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