L: 31 inches x W: 7 inches x H: 31 inches

The French LE PROTECTEUR was a 74-cannon ship that was launched in Toulon in 1760. The liner was part of the French fleet in the naval battle off Grenada on 6 July 1779. Accommodating over 400 men. Decommissioned in 1789. In 1788, Under Captain Dapchon, Protecteur was appointed to Admiral d’Estaing’s squadron and took part…