USS Breton
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Two ships of the United States Navy
have been named Breton, after the Breton Sound
of the Louisiana
coast.
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
have been named Breton, after the Breton Sound
Breton Sound
Breton Sound is a sound of the Gulf of Mexico and a part of the coastline of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It lies off the southeast coast of the state and is partially enclosed by the Breton Islands....
of the Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
coast.
- The USS Breton CVE-10, was a Bogue-class escort aircraft carrier loaned to the Royal NavyRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
and operated as HMS Chaser (D32)HMS Chaser (D32)The USS Breton was an Attacker-class escort aircraft carrier that served during World War II....
from 1943 to 1946.
- The , was a Bogue-class escort carrier, in service from 1943 to 1946.