French whaling barque Intreprenant visited the Table Bay, South Africa according to the The Cape of Good Hope Government Gazette dated 21 February 1834

An item reported the arrival on 15 Frebruary in the Table Bay of the French whaling barque Intreprenant, master G. Leguen from Nantz [Nantes?] 9 March, cargo 400 barrels oil, put in for refreshments. 

French whaler Orion visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 16 November 1850

An item reported that at Honolulu, Hawaii on 8 November the French whaler Orion master Hachewas cleared for Nantes, France.

American whaler Ontario visited Oahu, Hawaii in 1835

Arrival at Oahu, Hawaii on 27 October. Tonnage 359 tons. Master Barnard. Where owned Nantucket. Last from Japan? Time 34 months. Cargo 1,500 barrels oil. Departed in October?

Source

The Sailor’s Magazine and Naval Journal. Published by the American Seamen’s Friend Society. Vol. VIII ending August 1835, p. 335 etc. 

French whaler Orion visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 20 March 1852

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 5 March of the French whaler Orion master Hache 4 months out clean coming from Nantes.

French whaler l’Ocean visited South Africa according to the The Cape of Good Hope Government Gazette dated 19 August 1831

An item reported the departure on 11 August of Port Elizabeth by the French whaler l’Ocean master Alex. Distan [of Nantes] towards the South Sea on cruising.

French whaler l’Ocean visited South Africa according to the The Cape of Good Hope Government Gazette dated 22 July 1831

An item reported the arrival at Port Elizabeth on 14 July of the French whaler l’Ocean master Alex. Distan [from Nantes] returning from whaling. She left on 29 June towards the St. Francis Bay. 

French whaling ship Espadon visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 25 March 1848

 The New Pictorial and Illustrated Family Magazine established for the diffusion of useful knowledge, vol. III. Robert Sears editor, New York 1846

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 13 March by the French whaling ship Espadon master Ratau of Nantes, France 14 months out 1.400 barrels whale oil.

French whaling ship Moise visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 25 March 1848

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An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 20 March by the French whaling ship Moise master Rateau of Nantes, France 12 months out 50 barrels sperm oil.

French whaler l’Ocean visited South Africa according to the The Cape of Good Hope Government Gazette dated 17 June 1831

An item reported the arrival at Port Elizabeth by the French whaler l’Ocean master Alex. Distan leaving Nantes, France on 18 March. 

French whaling ship Moise visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 4 March 1848

 The New Pictorial and Illustrated Family Magazine established for the diffusion of useful knowledge, vol. III. Robert Sears editor, New York 1846

An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 26 February by the French whaling ship Moise master Piatau of Nantes 12 months out clean.

French whaling ship Espadon visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 29 May 1847

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An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on21 May by the French whaling ship Espadon master Ratau of Nantz [Nantes?] 4,5 months out 60 barrels sperm oil 60 barrels whale oil.

French privateer Pelagie 1803

Of Nantes, captured by British HMS Doris and scuttled in 1803. Armed with 4 guns, crew numbered 37 men and measured 24 tons.

Sources

J. Vichot. Repertoire des navires de guerre français. Paris, 1967. 

The Naval Chronicle, Vol X.: Letter adressed to admiral of the Blue William Cornwallis: “sir, His Majesty’s ship Culloden, June 25, 1803. I have the honour to inform you, the Doris yesterday afternoon captured, in shore, a small, French privateer of twenty-four tons, called la Pelagie, mounting four guns, and having on board thirty-seven men, from Nantes on a cruise, and had taken nothing. She came through the Passage du Raz, and intended to have gone throught the Passage du Four into the Channel. Captain Pearson has scuttled her by my directions. I have the honour to be&c. Geo. Campbell”.

French privateer Iean 1807

Privateer from Nantes, France. Mentioned in 1807.

Source 

J. Vichot. Repertoire des navires de guerre français. Paris, 1967.

French whale ship Orion visited Lahaina, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 19 October 1844

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An item reported the arrival at Lahaina, Hawaii on 4 September of the French whale ship Orion captain David of Nantes, France 12,5 months out 1.600 barrels whale oil 52 barrels sperm oil.

French whale ship Ocean visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 21 September 1844

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An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 15 September of the French whale ship Ocean master Coste of Nantes 28 months out 1.200 barrels whale oil.

French whale ship l’Espadon visited Honolulu, Hawaii according to the newspaper The Polynesian dated 31 August 1844

 

The New Pictorial and Illustrated Family Magazine established for the diffusion of useful knowledge, 

vol. III. Robert Sears editor, New York 1846.

An item reported the arrival at Honolulu, Hawaii on 23 August of the French whale ship l’Espadon master Rateau of Nantes 10 months out 1.500 barrels oil.

French minesweeper annex aviso La Capricieuse (U92)1938 -1964

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Holy Loch, Scotland 3 December 1942

Élan-class. Pennants in British service U92 later A63, A16 en F745. Laid down by Ateliers et Chantiers Dubigeon, Nantes, France in January 1938, ;launched on 19 April 1939, completed in February 1940 and broken up 15 September 1964. Displacement 630 (standard)-890 (full load) tons and as dimensions 78,30 x 8,70 x 3,20 metres. Horsepower 4.00hp and a speed of 20 knots. Crew numbered 88-106 men. Armament 1x2-9cm guns, 1-4cm gun and 6-2cm guns. Designed armament 1x2-9,9cm/3.9”34 cal guns, 1x4-(quad) 12.3mm/0.52” anti aircraft guns and 2x2-13.2mm anti aircraft guns. 

French privateer Saint Philippe 1694

Frigate, privateer of Nantes, mentioned I 1694.

Source

J. Vichot. Repertoire des navires de guerre français. Paris, 1967.