Duquesne class cruiser
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The Duquesne Class were the first class of post Washington Treaty
heavy cruisers built for the French Navy
. They have been criticised by naval architects for having very little armour and being lightly built. Both ships survived World War II having seen little combat.
Washington Naval Treaty
The Washington Naval Treaty, also known as the Five-Power Treaty, was an attempt to cap and limit, and "prevent 'further' costly escalation" of the naval arms race that had begun after World War I between various International powers, each of which had significant naval fleets. The treaty was...
heavy cruisers built for the French Navy
French Navy
The French Navy, officially the Marine nationale and often called La Royale is the maritime arm of the French military. It includes a full range of fighting vessels, from patrol boats to a nuclear powered aircraft carrier and 10 nuclear-powered submarines, four of which are capable of launching...
. They have been criticised by naval architects for having very little armour and being lightly built. Both ships survived World War II having seen little combat.
Ships
- DuquesneFrench cruiser DuquesneThe Duquesne was a French Duquesne class heavy cruiser that served during World War II.After her launch, she was used on prestige missions.In January 1940, she took part in the hunt for the Admiral Graf Spee, and later returned to Alexandria...
- named after French Admiral Abraham DuquesneAbraham DuquesneOther topics that could fall under Duquesne can be found at Marquis Duquesne Abraham Duquesne, marquis du Bouchet was a French naval officer, who also saw service as an admiral in the Royal Swedish Navy. He was born in Dieppe, a seaport, in 1610, and was a Huguenot...
- built by Arsenal de Brest, laid down 30 October 1924, launched 17 December 1925, completed 25 January 1925. Paid off 1950. Scrapped 1955. - TourvilleFrench cruiser TourvilleThe Tourville was a French Duquesne class heavy cruiser that served during World War II....
- named after French admiral Anne Hilarion de TourvilleAnne Hilarion de TourvilleAnne Hilarion de Costentin, comte de Tourville was a French naval commander who served under King Louis XIV. He was made Marshal of France in 1693.-Military career:...
- built by Arsenal de Lorient, laid down 4 April 1925, launched 24 August 1926, completed 12 March 1929. Paid off 1950. Scrapped 1963.