Namesake French ship Étoile Class and type Schooner Launched 1932 Weight 225 tons Draft 3.65 m | Status In active service Draught 3.65 m (12.0 ft) Length 38 m Displacement 225,000 kg Beam 7.4 m | |
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Propulsion Sail
1 285 HP Baudouin Diesel engine Speed up to 12.5 knots under sail
6 to 8 knots typical speed
9 knots on diesel | ||
The Étoile ("star") is a French naval schooner used as a training vessel.
She was launched on 8 February 1932. She is a replica of a type of fishing vessel which was used until 1935 off Iceland. She has a sister ship, the Belle Poule.
Both the Étoile and the Belle Poule joined the Free French Forces during the Second World War, a deed for which they are still honoured by flying the French flag with the cross of Lorraine.
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