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Six ships of the French Navy have been named Forbin in honour of the 17th century admiral Claude Forbin-Gardanne:

  • A first-class propeller aviso (1859-1884)
  • A second-class cruiser (1885-1921)
  • An auxiliary patrol boat of the Free French Forces (1944). Originally a cargo ship, she was captured by the British in Gibraltar and requisitioned. She was eventually scuttled in Arromanches to be used as an artificial harbour on the 9 June 1944, in the context of the Invasion of Normandy.
  • An L'Adroit class destroyer (1928-1952)
  • A fleet escort - T 53 class destroyer, (1955-1992)
  • A Horizon CNGF first-rank frigate, currently in commission (Forbin)
Forbin D635 in Bantry Bay

Forbin T 53 class destroyer visiting Bantry Bay, Ireland


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