An item reported that the French minister of navy (2) decided to built 2-180 ton destroyers instead of 750 ton destroyers. Their dimensions were 45 x 4,9 x 2,6 metres, with a turbines machinery delivering a horsepower of 4.200hp and a speed of 26 miles. The crew was to number 2 officers and 23 sailors. The armament was to consist of 2-4,7cm quick firing guns and 3 torpedo guns.
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1. Augustin Boué de Lapeyère (18 January 1852 Castéra-Lectourois-17 February 1924 Pau), navy officer ending his career 1869-1916 in the rank of admiral and minister between 24 July 1909-2 March 1911?
Note
1. Augustin Boué de Lapeyère (18 January 1852 Castéra-Lectourois-17 February 1924 Pau), navy officer ending his career 1869-1916 in the rank of admiral and minister between 24 July 1909-2 March 1911?
