FRENCH FRIGATE LA RENOMMEE 1744

LA RENOMMEE 1744 RUDDER
If you don't mind, I think, you accidentally name the ship's wheel (helm) - rudder.

Rudder - is an underwater blade that is positioned at the stern of a boat or ship and controlled by its helm and that when turned causes the vessel's head to turn in the same direction

Helm - is a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering broadly. Hence, the helmen a person behind the helm (wheel)
 
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