French ship Soleil-Royal
Three French ships of the line of the Ancien Régime have borne the name Soleil-Royal ("Royal Sun"), honouring the personal emblem of Louis XIV:
- Soleil-Royal (1670)
- Soleil-Royal (1692)
- Soleil-Royal (1749)
Furthermore, Foudroyant was briefly named Soleil-Royal before taking her final name.
Sources
- Les « Soleil Royal » de la marine de l’Ancien Régime, Nicolas Mioque
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