Planned construction work at the navy yard at Toulon, France according to the Dutch magazine Marineblad dated 1887-1888 no. 4

An item reported that according to the report of the budget commission for the French naval budget over 1887 dealing with the navy yards that at Toulon, France the torpedo cruisers Faucon and Vatour were to be completed and the battleship Magenta for 51%. Despite all promises was the Magenta not completed in 1888. A cruiser 2nd class was to be laid down. To complete the battleships Caïman were several thousands of working days needed.