Frigates were versatile and fast warships designed for speed and maneuverability, performing roles in both combat and exploration. Frigates like the Belle Poule were known for their speed and maneuverability, making them ideal for a variety of tasks, including pursuing and ...Frigates were versatile and fast warships designed for speed and maneuverability, performing roles in both combat and exploration. Frigates like the Belle Poule were known for their speed and maneuverability, making them ideal for a variety of tasks, including pursuing and attacking enemy vessels, as well as for exploration and patrol missions.
Although its construction began in 1828, the Belle Poule was not launched until 1834. Its design was inspired by the USS Constitution frigate class. It was commissioned in July 1835, and displayed quite good sailing properties.
An event that will be remembered as it marked the end of the Napoleonic era and left a significant impact on the course of the history of France and Europe.