French ship Forbin

Six ships of the French Navy have been named Forbin in honour of the 17th century admiral Claude Forbin-Gardanne:


 * A first-class propeller aviso (1859-1884)
 * A second-class cruiser (1885-1921)
 * An auxiliary patrol boat of the Free French Forces (1944). Originally a cargo ship, she was captured by the British in Gibraltar and requisitioned. She was eventually scuttled in Arromanches to be used as an artificial harbour on the 9 June 1944, in the context of the Invasion of Normandy.
 * An L'Adroit class destroyer (1928-1952)
 * A fleet escort - T 53 class destroyer, (1955-1992)
 * A Horizon CNGF first-rank frigate, currently in commission (Forbin)