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Paddler Information => Research => Topic started by: olddiablo on February 24, 2005, 04:00:52 AM

Title: History of French Frigate/paddle wheel L'Orenoquw
Post by: olddiablo on February 24, 2005, 04:00:52 AM

I am planning to build the Model-Expo wooden model of the French Frigate/Paddle Wheel L'Orenoque build in 1848.  I would lilke to find a source to research the history of this ship.  Cam anyone suggest a direction??

Thanks

Title: History of French Frigate/paddle wheel L'Orenoquw
Post by: towboatjoe on February 24, 2005, 05:28:23 AM

Here's a French web site I found through a google search.
http://www.es-conseil.fr/pramona/orenoque.htm

Title: History of French Frigate/paddle wheel L'Orenoquw
Post by: Bob_V on February 24, 2005, 09:22:14 AM

Try this site. Couldn't find a lot more during a brief search.

http://www.tallshipmodels.com/lorenoque.htm

Bob

Title: Re: History of French Frigate/paddle wheel L'Orenoque
Post by: PJ on March 21, 2005, 12:00:25 PM

I have tried for years to get some information about this model and, in spite  of exhaustive research, I have never been able to find an original vessel of that name and date.  TJ's reference is actually for a different ship.

I once contacted Mammoli who originated the kit but they were unable to come up with any prototype information other than what their art department had placed on the box saying simply "Built for the French Navy in 1848, L'Orenoque relied on a combination of sail and steam." I suspect there may not have been a prototype ship.

I have seen a finished example of the kit and it yields a superb display model.

PJ
Vcitoria, British Columbia, Canada