An item referred to the magazine le Yacht reporting that the French 3rd class cruiser Galiliée (1) performed very well during her trials and achieved a higher speed than the contracted 20 miles and more horsepower as contracted. Was to serve in the Mediterranean squadron. Also the French cruiser 3rd class Lavoisier (2) like her sister ship Galilée performed very well during her trials. Both cruisers were built using the designs of director of naval construction Albaret. Building costs each 5 millions French francs. Both fitted out with Belleville boilers.
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1. Of the Linois-class consisting of the Galilé, Lavoisier and Lavoisier. Laid down at Arsenal de Rochefort, France in 1893, launched on 28 April 1896, completed in 1897 and stricken in 1911.
2. Of the Linois-class consisting of the Galilé, Lavoisier and Lavoisier. Laid down at Arsenal de Rochefort, France in January 1895. Launched on 17 April 1897, completed in April 1898, disarmed in August 1919 and condemned in 1920.
