Allied Warships


Large destroyers

Vauquelin class

6 ships

Technical information

TypeLarge destroyer
Displacement2441 BRT 
Length129 metres 
Complement10 officers + 210 men 
Armament5 5.5" guns (5x1).
4 37mm AA.
4 13mm AA.
7 21.7" torpedo tubes (1x3,2x2). 
Max speed36 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 2 shafts 
Power64000 SHP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Vauquelin class:

French Navy (more on French Navy)

Cassard (lost 27 Nov 1942)
Chevalier Paul (lost 16 Jun 1941)
Kersaint (lost 27 Nov 1942)
Tartu (lost 27 Nov 1942)
Vauquelin (lost 27 Nov 1942)
Maille Breze (lost 30 Apr 1940)

6 Large destroyerss of the Vauquelin class lost.


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