HMS Foudroyant Pint Tankard, Made Using Salvaged Copper From The Wreck
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. Numerous products were made from items salvaged from the wreck.
In good condition with moderate surface wear and loss of definition to the small plaque.
Approximate weight is 263 grams.
Approximate dimensions are 10.8 cm height, 10 cm base diameter and 7 cm top opening.