Battle of La Hougue and The End of The Soleil Royal
During the night of the 2nd and 3 June, at the Pointe du Hommet, she was attacked by 17 ships, which she managed to repel with artillery fire. However, a fireship set her stern on fire and the fire soon reached the powder rooms. Although the population of Cherbourg came to rescue, there was only one survivor among the 883 (or even 950)-strong crew.
The remains of the Soleil Royal now lie buried beneath a parking space next to the Arsenal.
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Stern
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Bow
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Bow
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Detail of the decoration: Cathead
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Stern of the Soleil Royal, design by Jean Bérain
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Stern of the Soleil Royal, design by Jean Bérain
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