French ship Vésuve

Updated on Jan 22, 2024

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Five ships of the French Navy have borne the name Vésuve ih honour of Mount Vesuvius:

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Vésuve (1756), a Terreur-class bombship.

Vésuve (1793), a gunvessel-brig, lead ship of her class. Captured in 1795 and taken into the British Royal Navy as HMS Vesuve; sold 1802.

Vésuve (1794), a tartane.

Vésuve (1795), an Etna-class corvette.

Vésuve (1825), a bomb vessel, lead ship of her class.

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