Name Étincelle class Completed 12 Length 43.9 | Operators French Navy Tons burthen 350 tonnes | |
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Type Étincelle-class gunboat | ||
The Étincelle class gunboat was a class of twelve gunboats built for the French Navy in 1855, used in the Crimean War.
Design
The Étincelle class was designed around a wooden hull and a steam and sail propulsion. They carried 50-pounder guns and an asortement of smaller riffled pieces.
References
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