Latouche-Treville (D646)

George Leygues class frigate in the French Navy

moored at Leith Western Harbour

October 2006

Latouche-Treville (D646) - George Leygues class frigate in the French Navy, at Leith Western Harbour

© Copyright:  peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk                     Photo taken from Ocean Terminal  October 9, 2006

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    Latouche-Treville (D646) - George Leygues class frigate in the French Navy, at Leith Western Harbour ©

 

Latouche-Treville

French Navy

Latouche-Treville (D646), seen here at Leith Western Harbour, is a George Leygues class frigate in the French Navy.

This is one of 12 ships in the French Navy, designated 'First Rank Frigates' though in fact they are registered as and operate as destroyers.

[French Navy pages on Wikipedia page - October 2007]

Here are some brief details about George Leygues class frigates:

-  DISPLACEMENT:  4,350 tons full load

-  DIMENSIONS:       139.1 x 14 x 4.7 meters (456 x 46 x 13.5 feet)

-  CREW:                  216-235

-  AVIATION:           Aft helicopter deck and hangar for 2 Lynx helicopters

[More details can be found in the World Navies today section of this Haze Gray & Underway web site - October 2007[

 

 

 

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