HMS Foudroyant, Vice-Admiral Viscount Nelson's Flagship, Copper Vesta Case. Made With Copper Salvaged from the 1897 Blackpool Wreck. The interior rim with the anchor and letter 'F' mark for Fletcher's Antique Furniture and the Foudroyant Company Ltd.
In June 1897 HMS Foudroyant 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. Numerous souvenirs were made from her wreck.
In very good order with some patina to the polished copper. Free of dents, creases and repairs.
Approximate weight is 34 grams.
Approximate dimensions are 5.5 cm height, 3.8 cm width and 1.2 cm thickness.