Épervier
Wrecked
| Type | Destroyer |
|---|---|
| Class | Aigle |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 5 × single 138.6 mm (5.5 in) guns |
Sortied against the Allied landings at Oran on 9 November 1942 and was driven ashore by the cruiser HMS Aurora.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 5 × single 138.6 mm (5.5 in) guns
- 4 × single 37 mm (1.5 in) AA guns
- 2 × twin 13.2 mm (0.52 in) machineguns
- 1 × triple, 2 × twin 550 mm (21.7 in) torpedo tubes
- 2 chutes and 4 throwers for 36 depth charges
- 40 mines
| Builder | Arsenal de Lorient |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 18 August 1930 |
| Launched | 14 August 1931 |
| Commissioned | 31 December 1933 |
| Displacement | 2,441 long tons (2,480 t) (standard) |
| Length | 129.3 m (424 ft 3 in) |
| Speed | 36 knots (67 km/h; 41 mph) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
She isn't listed in any of the fleet actions covered here.
Launched
14 August 1931
Fate
Wrecked
Beached, 9 November 1942