French destroyer Jauréguiberry (D637)

The fleet escort Jauréguiberry (D637) was a French destroyer of the T53 class, designed for anti-air and (to a lesser extent) anti-submarine roles. She was the second French Navy vessel to bear the name.

In 1966 and 1968, she was involved in two nuclear tests with "Force Alpha", and a third one in 1970 with the cruiser De Grasse, in the Pacific Ocean. In 1974, she achieved a long mission with the frigate Duquesne.

In 1977, a few weeks before being decommissioned, she was used for the film "Le Crabe-Tambour" by Pierre Schoendoerffer.

Sources and references

 * Escorteur d'Escadre Jauréguiberry, netmarine.net