The Claymore class was a group of thirteen contre-torpilleurs (destroyers) built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. All of the ships survived the First World War and were scrapped after the war.
The Durandal class was a group of four destroyers built for the French Navy between 1896 and 1900, used during the First World War. These vessels were France's first true destroyers rather than torpedo boats. Two units were launched in 1899 while another two followed in 1900. Another four destroyers of the similar Samsun class were laid down in 1906 and completed in 1907 for the Ottoman Navy, they also served in the First World War.
The Arquebuse class was a group of 20 destroyers built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. Two ships were sunk during the First World War and the others were scrapped after the war.
Pique was one of four Framée-class destroyers built for the French Navy around the beginning of the 20th century. During the First World War, the ship saw service in the Mediterranean Sea and survived the war to be stricken from the naval register on 28 January 1921.
Escopette was a Pertuisane-class destroyer built for the French Navy around the beginning of the 20th century.
Rapière was a Pertuisane-class destroyer built for the French Navy around the beginning of the 20th century.
Flamberge was a Pertuisane-class destroyer built for the French Navy around the beginning of the 20th century.
Pertuisane was the name ship of her class of four destroyers built for the French Navy around the beginning of the 20th century.
Épieu was a Arquebuse-class destroyer contre-torpilleur d'escadre built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. Completed in 1903, the ship was initially assigned to the Mediterranean Squadron.
Carquois was one of 13 Claymore-class destroyers built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century.
Stylet was one of 13 Claymore-class destroyers built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century.
Tromblon was one of 13 Claymore-class destroyers built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century.
Obusier was one of 13 Claymore-class destroyers built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century.
Fleuret was one of 13 Claymore-class destroyers built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century.
Claymore was the name ship of her class of destroyers built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century.
Étendard was one of 10 Branlebas-class destroyers built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century.
Fanion was one of 10 Branlebas-class destroyers built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century.
Glaive was one of 10 Branlebas-class destroyers built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century.
Oriflamme was one of 10 Branlebas-class destroyers built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century.
Gabion was one of 10 Branlebas-class destroyers built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century.
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