The second largest sailing three-decker ship of the line ever built in the West and the biggest French ship of the line was the "Valmy", launched in 1847. She had right sides, which increased significantly the space available for upper batteries, but reduced the stability of the ship; wooden stabilisers were added under the waterline to address the issue. "Valmy" was thought to be the largest sort of sailing ship possible, as larger dimensions made the manoeuvre of riggings impractical with mere manpower. She participated in the Crimean War, and after her return to France later housed the French Naval Academy under the name "Borda" from 1864 to 1890.