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List of Classes of French ships of World War II

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This is a list of French ship Classes of World War II. This includes ship Classes used by the French Third Republic, Vichy France and Free France.The sections of the last are in chronological order with the first ships into service being first and the last ships into service being last.

Due to there being three French factions in World War II I will note beside each class its French users. The abbreviation FTR by a class shows it was in service with the Third French Republic, VF by a class shows it was in service with Vichy France and FF by a class shows it was in service with Free French forces.

Aircraft Carrier

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Seaplane tender

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Battleships

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Cruisers

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Heavy cruisers

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Light cruisers

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Minelaying cruiser

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Destroyers

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Large destroyers

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Small destroyers

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Submarines

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Avisos/sloops

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Escorteurs/Escorts

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References

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  1. ^ Hughes, Russell (2017-12-08). "The Mysterious Disappearance Of The French WW2 Submarine Surcouf". WAR HISTORY ONLINE. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
  2. ^ "French submarine Narval. The French Navy has operated four submarines named Narval French submarine Narval Q4, a pioneering submarine of the late 19th century F". ww.en.freejournal.org. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
  3. ^ "Wrecksite.eu".