French Navy Fleet (1770 - 1830)

In Black Seas, these historical traits are reflected in a fleet built around agility and efficiency. French ships benefit from national special rules that emphasize flexibility and manoeuvrability. They may purchase the Sturdy and Streamlined upgrades at a reduced cost, enhancing both resilience and sailing performance. Additionally, French gunnery doctrine focuses on disabling and capturing enemy vessels rather than outright destruction, allowing them to ignore penalties when targeting enemy structures with high shots.

Despite the disruptions of the French Revolution, which severely impacted naval leadership and experienced crews, the French Navy retains a strong identity on the tabletop: fast, adaptable vessels capable of responding quickly to changing battle conditions. This makes the faction particularly appealing to players who value mobility, precision, and tactical flexibility.

The fleet box includes a wide selection of ships in plastic and resin, along with detailed components that allow players to recreate some of the most iconic vessels of the French Navy.

Box contents:

• 3 plastic frigates
• 6 plastic brigs
• 3 plastic third rates
• 1 resin and metal first rate
• 1 gunboat base
• Metal figureheads and stern plates (Redoutable, Bucentaure, L’Aigle, L’Hermione, Comète, Thémis)
• French flags, sails and rigging sheets + rigging bobbin
• Ship cards and wake markers

Models supplied unassembled and unpainted.