French Ship Foudroyante

Five French ships of the French Navy have born the name Foudroyante:

  • A bomb vessel (1682)
  • A bomb vessel (1695)
  • A bomb vessel (1728)
  • A 16-gun vessel (1795)
  • A floating battery (1859)

See also:

  • French ship Foudroyant
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