An item reported that the French battleships Paris(1) (flag vice admiral Charlier) and France (2) with 3 destroyers were ordered to be prepared for departure from Toulon, France towards the North Sea if such was needed.
Notes
1. Part of Courbet-class preceded by Danton-class succeeded by Bretagne-class, ordered on 1 August 1911, laid down by Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée, La Seyne, France on 10 November 1911, launched on 28 September 1912, commissioned on 1 August 1914, completed on 22 August 1914, depot ship and barracks 1940-1945, depot ship since July 1945, sold to be broken up on 21 December 1955 which started in June 1956.
2. Part of Courbet-class preceded by Danton-class succeeded by Bretagne-class, ordered on 1 August 1911, laid down by Ateliers et Chantiers de la Loire, Saint-Nazaire, France on 30 November 1911, launched on 7 November 1912, completed on 1 July 1914 and foundered after striking an unchartered rock off the French coast on 26 August 1942.
Source
The National Archives, Kew Gardens, England CAB-24-121-21
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