Planset Review: Monographie:
SAINT PHILIPPE (1693 - 1715) - 90 gun built by Francois Coulomb at Toulon
by Jean-Claude LEMINEUR
in scale 1:48
Translated by François Fougerat
many thanks to Didier Berti who made this Review possible !
This monographie is available from ancre in different languages, which can be choosen - English / French or Italian
In addition you can choose also the monographie in different scales.
Available are: 1:36, 1:48 or 1:72
https://ancre.fr/en/monograph/93-le-saint-philippe-1693.html
My copy, you can see here, is in scale 1:48
Size of the model in different scales for hull (coque) and Model rigged (Modele greé)
SYNOPSIS:
This monograph is dedicated to one of the most prestigious vessels of Louis XIV Navy, rebuilt after the disaster at La Hougue and that is usually referred to as the Second Navy.
The Saint-Philippe has in no way the reputation of the SoleilRoyal, an emblematic vessel built at Brestin 1669. Its renown, is associated with the battle of Barfleur where, as she was positioned at the center of the fleet, she was subjected all day long to British fire before falling the next day to the assault of the enemy’s fire-ships.
Reality was quite otherwise: barely three years had been enough for it to be rebuilt. The launching of 30 vessels, 12 of them 90 to 100-gun first rates, gave it a strength that had been unmatched until then and giving it the opportunity to get its revenge.
Among these new vessels the Saint-Philippe, built in 1693 by Francois Coulomb at Toulon, would have an especially rich career, under the command of illustrious officers. She was especially noteworthy at the battle of Velez-Malaga in 1704 under the command of the Chevalier d’Infreville but this campaign would be her last.
The rare nature of studies dedicated to Louis XIV’s navy, the prestige surrounding the vessel under study, the abundance of pictorial information and the rich nature of the numerous commentaries makes this monograph a matchless trove.
ORGANIZATION OF THE MONOGRAPH - total weight is 4,5 kg
• 16 page full-color booklet showing details of admiralty-style rigged models (1)
• 220 page brochure containing the source, the history and reduced-scale plates with commentaries (2)
• 45 large format plates showing the full description of the vessel. (The sails and The Saint-Philippe under sail 1/96) (3)
16 page full-color booklet (it is the booklet used for advertisement - and it is working!!!!)
CONTENT of the BOOKLET
Chapter 1 – PRESENTATION OF SOURCES
1.1 Data defining the general architecture and construction elements
1.2 Elements of decoration
1.3 Color of the paints used in the era of the Saint-Philippe
1.4 Considerations about the themes of the decorations
1.5 The Origins of vessels of the ship class of the Saint-Philippe
1.6 State of the Navy after 1692.
Chapter II - FLAGSHIPS
2.1 Saint-Philippe, 1662 – 1692
2.2 Royal Louis 1668 – 1697
2.3 Soleil Royal 1669 – 1692.
Chapter III – THE COULOMBS; FATHER AND SON AND NAVAL CONSTRUCTION AT TOULON
3.1 The rise of Toulon and its shipyard in the Reign of Louis XIV
3.2 The evolution of naval construction in France
3.3 The Coulomb family and Toulon naval construction
Chapter IV – PRODUCTION AND EVOLUTION OF THE DECORATION OF ARTILLERY PIECES CAST IN BRONZE (1668-1725).
Chapter V – SUMMARY OF THE OPERATIONAL CAREER OF THE SAINT-PHILIPPE
5.1 Events following La Hougue, until 1693
5.2 The Saint-Philippe in 1694, as Tourville´s flagship
5.3 In 1695, the Saint-Philippe changes from Tourville´s to Chateaurenault´s command
5.4 The year 1697
5.5 The Saint-Philippe from 1698 to 1700
5.6 The Saint-Philippe in 1701 and 1702
5.7 The Saint-Philippe in 1703
5.8 The Saint-Philippe and the battle of Velez-Malaga 22.-23. August 1704
5.9 The battle of Velez-Malaga
5.10 1707: The siege of Toulon
Chapter VI – MONOGRAPH DESCRIPTION OF THE TIMBER FRAMES
6.1 Description of the Structural Elements
6.2 Main Dimensions of the Saint-Philippe
6.3 Nomenclature of referenced objects
(Construction of the vessel accompanied by 31 reduced scale plates.)
Chapter VII – COMMENTS ON THE PLATES
7.1 Corps du vaisseau (Body of the ship)
7.2 Masting
7.3 Sails
7.4 Setting up the rigging
Chapter VIII - Commentaries on photographs of models.
CONTENT of the DRAWINGS
Pl.1 Schematic elevation of the vessel
Pl.2 Schematic plan
Pl.3 Body plan
Pl.4 Construction of the head
Pl.5 Construction of the stern-frame
Pl.6 to Pl.14 Profile of the frames.
Pl.15 Elevation of the timber framing
Pl.16 Longitudinal section without furniture
Pl.17 Longitudinal section including furniture
Pl.18 Cross-section of the stern at station frame VI aft
Pl.19 Cross-sections at station frames V aft to III aft
Pl.20 Cross-sections at frames II aft to the main middle mould
Pl.21 Cross-sections from the main middle mould to frame II forward
Pl.22 Cross-sections from frame III to V forward
Pl.23 Plan of the hold
Pl.24 Arrangements in the hold and orlop deck
Pl.25 Plan of the first deck timber structure
Pl.26 Plan of the first deck including furniture
Pl.27 Plan of the second deck timber structure
Pl.28 Plan of the second deck including furniture
Pl.29 Plan of the third deck timber structure
Pl.30 Plan of the third deck including furniture
Pl.31 Plan of the quarterdeck timber structure
Pl.32 Plan of te quarterdeck acomodations and poop deck timber structure
Pl.33 Elevation view of the planked hull
Pl.34 Elevation view of the decorated hull
Pl.35 Structure of the stern and quarter-galleries
Pl.36 Decoration of the stern and head
Pl.37 Furniture I -
s - artillery - galley
Pl.38 Furniture II - Rudder - capstan - bitts
Pl.39 Furniture III - hatches - longboat - boats
Pl.40 Decoration and furnishings of the accomodations
Pl.41 Mainmast spars
Pl.42 Foremast spars
Pl.43 Mizzenmast and bowsprit spars
Pl.44 Sails (1/96 scale)
Pl.45 The St-Philippe under sail (1/96 scale)
Final Comment:
Not much to say, only - a wonderful complete and heavy planset and monographie of a technically and historical very interesting ship.
As usual from the ancre publications - Highly recommended
Please see also the following posts in which we make a detailed LOOK INSIDE in the booklet and the drawings
SAINT PHILIPPE (1693 - 1715) - 90 gun built by Francois Coulomb at Toulon
by Jean-Claude LEMINEUR
in scale 1:48
Translated by François Fougerat
many thanks to Didier Berti who made this Review possible !
This monographie is available from ancre in different languages, which can be choosen - English / French or Italian
In addition you can choose also the monographie in different scales.
Available are: 1:36, 1:48 or 1:72
https://ancre.fr/en/monograph/93-le-saint-philippe-1693.html
My copy, you can see here, is in scale 1:48
Size of the model in different scales for hull (coque) and Model rigged (Modele greé)
SYNOPSIS:
This monograph is dedicated to one of the most prestigious vessels of Louis XIV Navy, rebuilt after the disaster at La Hougue and that is usually referred to as the Second Navy.
The Saint-Philippe has in no way the reputation of the SoleilRoyal, an emblematic vessel built at Brestin 1669. Its renown, is associated with the battle of Barfleur where, as she was positioned at the center of the fleet, she was subjected all day long to British fire before falling the next day to the assault of the enemy’s fire-ships.
Reality was quite otherwise: barely three years had been enough for it to be rebuilt. The launching of 30 vessels, 12 of them 90 to 100-gun first rates, gave it a strength that had been unmatched until then and giving it the opportunity to get its revenge.
Among these new vessels the Saint-Philippe, built in 1693 by Francois Coulomb at Toulon, would have an especially rich career, under the command of illustrious officers. She was especially noteworthy at the battle of Velez-Malaga in 1704 under the command of the Chevalier d’Infreville but this campaign would be her last.
The rare nature of studies dedicated to Louis XIV’s navy, the prestige surrounding the vessel under study, the abundance of pictorial information and the rich nature of the numerous commentaries makes this monograph a matchless trove.
ORGANIZATION OF THE MONOGRAPH - total weight is 4,5 kg
• 16 page full-color booklet showing details of admiralty-style rigged models (1)
• 220 page brochure containing the source, the history and reduced-scale plates with commentaries (2)
• 45 large format plates showing the full description of the vessel. (The sails and The Saint-Philippe under sail 1/96) (3)
16 page full-color booklet (it is the booklet used for advertisement - and it is working!!!!)
CONTENT of the BOOKLET
Chapter 1 – PRESENTATION OF SOURCES
1.1 Data defining the general architecture and construction elements
1.2 Elements of decoration
1.3 Color of the paints used in the era of the Saint-Philippe
1.4 Considerations about the themes of the decorations
1.5 The Origins of vessels of the ship class of the Saint-Philippe
1.6 State of the Navy after 1692.
Chapter II - FLAGSHIPS
2.1 Saint-Philippe, 1662 – 1692
2.2 Royal Louis 1668 – 1697
2.3 Soleil Royal 1669 – 1692.
Chapter III – THE COULOMBS; FATHER AND SON AND NAVAL CONSTRUCTION AT TOULON
3.1 The rise of Toulon and its shipyard in the Reign of Louis XIV
3.2 The evolution of naval construction in France
3.3 The Coulomb family and Toulon naval construction
Chapter IV – PRODUCTION AND EVOLUTION OF THE DECORATION OF ARTILLERY PIECES CAST IN BRONZE (1668-1725).
Chapter V – SUMMARY OF THE OPERATIONAL CAREER OF THE SAINT-PHILIPPE
5.1 Events following La Hougue, until 1693
5.2 The Saint-Philippe in 1694, as Tourville´s flagship
5.3 In 1695, the Saint-Philippe changes from Tourville´s to Chateaurenault´s command
5.4 The year 1697
5.5 The Saint-Philippe from 1698 to 1700
5.6 The Saint-Philippe in 1701 and 1702
5.7 The Saint-Philippe in 1703
5.8 The Saint-Philippe and the battle of Velez-Malaga 22.-23. August 1704
5.9 The battle of Velez-Malaga
5.10 1707: The siege of Toulon
Chapter VI – MONOGRAPH DESCRIPTION OF THE TIMBER FRAMES
6.1 Description of the Structural Elements
6.2 Main Dimensions of the Saint-Philippe
6.3 Nomenclature of referenced objects
(Construction of the vessel accompanied by 31 reduced scale plates.)
Chapter VII – COMMENTS ON THE PLATES
7.1 Corps du vaisseau (Body of the ship)
7.2 Masting
7.3 Sails
7.4 Setting up the rigging
Chapter VIII - Commentaries on photographs of models.
CONTENT of the DRAWINGS
Pl.1 Schematic elevation of the vessel
Pl.2 Schematic plan
Pl.3 Body plan
Pl.4 Construction of the head
Pl.5 Construction of the stern-frame
Pl.6 to Pl.14 Profile of the frames.
Pl.15 Elevation of the timber framing
Pl.16 Longitudinal section without furniture
Pl.17 Longitudinal section including furniture
Pl.18 Cross-section of the stern at station frame VI aft
Pl.19 Cross-sections at station frames V aft to III aft
Pl.20 Cross-sections at frames II aft to the main middle mould
Pl.21 Cross-sections from the main middle mould to frame II forward
Pl.22 Cross-sections from frame III to V forward
Pl.23 Plan of the hold
Pl.24 Arrangements in the hold and orlop deck
Pl.25 Plan of the first deck timber structure
Pl.26 Plan of the first deck including furniture
Pl.27 Plan of the second deck timber structure
Pl.28 Plan of the second deck including furniture
Pl.29 Plan of the third deck timber structure
Pl.30 Plan of the third deck including furniture
Pl.31 Plan of the quarterdeck timber structure
Pl.32 Plan of te quarterdeck acomodations and poop deck timber structure
Pl.33 Elevation view of the planked hull
Pl.34 Elevation view of the decorated hull
Pl.35 Structure of the stern and quarter-galleries
Pl.36 Decoration of the stern and head
Pl.37 Furniture I -
s - artillery - galleyPl.38 Furniture II - Rudder - capstan - bitts
Pl.39 Furniture III - hatches - longboat - boats
Pl.40 Decoration and furnishings of the accomodations
Pl.41 Mainmast spars
Pl.42 Foremast spars
Pl.43 Mizzenmast and bowsprit spars
Pl.44 Sails (1/96 scale)
Pl.45 The St-Philippe under sail (1/96 scale)
Final Comment:
Not much to say, only - a wonderful complete and heavy planset and monographie of a technically and historical very interesting ship.
As usual from the ancre publications - Highly recommended
Please see also the following posts in which we make a detailed LOOK INSIDE in the booklet and the drawings
Last edited:
I reckon on 15 to 20 years for a build of that magnatude
