Savorgnan de Brazza (PG 78)
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Savorgnan de Brazza was an of the French Navy
. The ship was launched in 1931 and designed to operate from French colonies in Asia and Africa. On 9 November 1940, a case of fratricide battle between two ships of the same class occurred when the Savorgnan de Brazza serving for the Free French forces, heavily damaged the Bougainville
, which was loyal to the Vichy government.
French Navy
The French Navy, officially the Marine nationale and often called La Royale is the maritime arm of the French military. It includes a full range of fighting vessels, from patrol boats to a nuclear powered aircraft carrier and 10 nuclear-powered submarines, four of which are capable of launching...
. The ship was launched in 1931 and designed to operate from French colonies in Asia and Africa. On 9 November 1940, a case of fratricide battle between two ships of the same class occurred when the Savorgnan de Brazza serving for the Free French forces, heavily damaged the Bougainville
Bougainville (PG 76)
Bougainville was an of the French Navy launched in 1931. The ship was designed to operate from French colonies in Asia and Africa.- References :...
, which was loyal to the Vichy government.