Six ships of the French Navy have been named Forbin in honour of the 17th century admiral Claude Forbin-Gardanne: A first-class propeller aviso (1859–1884) French cruiser Forbin, a second-class cruiser (1885–1921) An auxiliary patrol boat of the Free French Forces (1944). Originally a cargo ship, she was captured by the British in Gibraltar and requisitioned.
Six ships of the French Navy have been named Forbin in honour of the 17th century admiral Claude Forbin-Gardanne: A first-class propeller aviso (1859–1884) French cruiser Forbin, a second-class cruiser (1885–1921) An auxiliary patrol boat of the Free French Forces (1944). Originally a cargo ship, she was captured by the British in Gibraltar and requisitioned.
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