An item dated Toulon, France 8th reported that the vice admiral Vignes (1) that morning accepted the command over the reserve squadron of the French Mediterranean fleet recently assembled to use the unemployed reserve ships lying in the harbour. The intention was to prepare these ships in case of war for immediately service.
Note
1. Louis Vignes (8 June 1831 Bordeaux, France-1 July 1896, Paris, France) naval officer ending his career in the rank of vice admiral but also a photographer in the sixties.
Note
1. Louis Vignes (8 June 1831 Bordeaux, France-1 July 1896, Paris, France) naval officer ending his career in the rank of vice admiral but also a photographer in the sixties.
