Name USS Marocain (DE-109) Commissioned 29 February 1944 Name Marocain (F-705) Length 93 m | Laid down 7 September 1943 Struck 14 May 1952 Launched 1 January 1944 | |
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Fate Transferred to Free France, 29 February 1944 Builders Dravo Corporation, Wilmington | ||
Marocain, was a frigate in the Free French Naval Forces during World War II and the French Navy post-war. The ship was originally built as USS Marocain (DE-109), an American Cannon-class destroyer escort.
World War II
During World War II, Marocain was transferred to the Free French Naval Forces under lend lease on 29 February 1944, and retained the name Marocain.
Marocain participated in Operation Anvil-Dragoon on 15 August 1944.
Ownership of the vessel was transferred to France on 21 April 1952 under the Mutual Defense Assistance Program.
References
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