French ship Marocain

Last updated September 18, 2021

At least two ships of the French Navy have been named Marocain:

French destroyer Marocain, an Arabe-class destroyer launched in 1917 and struck in 1935.
French frigate Marocain, a Cannon-class destroyer escort launched as USS Marocain in 1944 and transferred to France. She was returned to the US Navy in 1964.

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