French ship Topaze

Last updated November 23, 2023

Nine ships of the French Navy have borne the name Topaze, in honour of the gemstone Topaz:

French frigate Topaze (1751), a 26-gun frigate, lead ship of her class
French frigate Topaze (1790), a 32-gun Magicienne-class frigate
French frigate Topaze (1805), a 44-gun frigate
French schooner Topaze (1823), a 2-carronade Émeraude-class schooner
French schooner Topaze (1844), a 6-gun schooner
French schooner Topaze (1870), a 2-gun schooner
French aviso Topaze (1891), a 6-gun Opale-class aviso
French submarine Topaze (1910), an Émeraude-class submarine
French ship Topaze (1917), an auxiliary ship

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