For other ships of the same name, see French ship Junon.
The Junon was a 32-gun Charmante class frigate of the French Navy
She took part in the Battle of Ushant under Admiral d'Orvilliers. She captured HMS Fox on 11 September 1778.
On 17 August 1779, under captain Charles de Bernard de Marigny and along with Gentille, she captured HMS Ardent. On 13 September, under lieutenant Kergariou Locmaria, she captured HMS Rover.
External links[]
- (French) Les bâtiments ayant porté le nom de Junon, Netmarine.net
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