The Magnificent is a French vessel of 74 artillery, built in Brest from 1782, according to the plans of one of the most famous architects in the maritime history: Jacques Noël SANE, and was thrown in 1784. This vessel is very representative French ships of the end of the 18th century. During 30 years which were going to follow the launch of these ships, French Marine captured numerous British ships. He was a part of