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LA GRANDE HERMINE (A-653) class

Country of Origin: France


 1 LA GRANDE HERMINE-class SAIL TRAINING SHIP (AXS)

 Name                Pendant   Launched       Acquired   Status
 LA GRANDE HERMINE   A-653     July 4, 1932   1963       Active
   (ex-French LA ROUTE EST BELLE, ex-French MENESTREL)

This ship is a yawl-type sailing vessel. She was launched in 1932 and purchased in 1964 for use at the reserve officers' school.

The hull is of wooden construction.

Active. LA GRANDE HERMINE is now attached to Centre d'Instruction Naval at...

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