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Saturday, 5 September 2026

French replica of a 18th Century frigate (ex-Grand Turk 1996-2010) ’Etoile du Roy 2010



Boulogne-sur-Mer, France 19 July 2026

Replica of a British frigate laid down at Marmaris, Turkey in December 1996, launched in September 1997 using the design of the 6th rate frigate HMS Blandford of 1710.  Sold by Turk Phoenix Ltd. She was to be used as a British frigate for the ITV Network series Hornblower. In 2010 sold to the Étoile Marine Croisières. IMO 900582, MMSI 228000700 and call sign FFZA.

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