HMS Foudroyant Mug, Made of Copper from the 1897 Wreck. The plaque is largely rubbed but would have read, 'This Article is Warranted to be Made of Copper from the Ship Foudroyant'.
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 Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount 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 patina. Free of dents and creases. Loss of definition to the small plaque.
Approximate weight is 177 grams.
Approximate dimensions are 11 cm height, 9 cm base diameter and 11 cm base rim edge to handle edge.
Approximate capacity, full to the brim is 300 ml.
