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Coureur Class
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The Coureur was ordered from Thornycroft to test out their new watertube boiler which gave a very high power weight ratio. The Coureur class was very similar to the Spanish Ariete and El Rayo which had been built for Spain. This was the first French torpedo boat which had reasonable accommodation for the crew. The Veloce and Grondeur were built by Mediterranee and were built the same except for given heavier scantlings which reduced their handling and seaworthy qualities. Displacement: 117 tons. Speed: 23.5 knots. Armament: Two 14 inch torpedo tubes, and two 47mm guns. |
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| Coureur | 13th June 1888 (built by Thornycroft) | Sold 1912 |
| Veloce | 4th November 1891 | Sold 1910 |
| Grondeur | 13th February 1892 | Sold 1926 |
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Grondeur. A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available. Order photograph here © Walker Archive. Order Code PFD125 |
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