Marie Jeanne: Wooden Fishing Boat Model
The Marie Jeanne is a classical tuna fishing vessel, which made its appearance in the fishing ports of La Rochelle and Sables d’Olonne on the Bay of Biscay.
Marie Jeanne: Wooden Fishing Boat Model
Where appropriate, all scale ship models are constructed with hardwood using the plank-on-frame technique and built to scale using ships' drawings. The models use cotton sails and rigging and in the case of the larger vessels are suitable for use as exhibits in galleries or museums. Many models are available in Large and Small sizes with both versions offering the same level of detail.
Stocks of most models are held but you should allow up to 8 weeks for some of the larger models. If you have specific enquiries for other ships, please contact us. Models are shipped all over the world in secure packaging at very reasonable prices.
In any event, if you have any queries, please contact us by mail or call us by telephone and we will be pleased to help.
| Length (cm) |
Width (cm) |
Height (cm) |
Type |
Nation |
Year |
| 55 |
14 |
43 |
Fishing boat |
France |
1883 |
Marie Jeanne: Boat's History
Original specifications: Type: Fishing vessel; Hull: Wood; Built: France; Year: 1883
The Marie Jeanne is a classical tuna fishing vessel, which made its appearance in the fishing ports of La Rochelle and Sables d’Olonne on the Bay of Biscay.
1883 was a terrible year for the fishing fleet with frequent Atlantic storms causing the loss of both ships and the lives of hard-working tough French fishermen.
A well-known owner, Pierre Baron, had the idea of transforming the standard model of the tuna ships into the shape exemplified by the Marie Jeanne. He was so successful that all the fishermen began to transform their vessels to his design. Prices for the construction of this ship rose from 14,000 francs in 1914 to 300,000 francs in 1937.
Even to this day, Pierre Baron is still referred to as the 'father of the Atlantic tuna fisher'.
