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diesel engine, rated at 93 kilowatts (125 bhp). Her maximum speed in 9 knots (17 km/h; 10 mph) on diesel engine. The propeller has only two blades, and can be stopped and locked vertically, as not to hinder the nautical qualities of the hull.
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served with the École navale in their normal role. In the morning of 18 June 1940, Lieutenant-Commander Cros, in charge of both schooners, was ordered to prepare for evacuating the students of the school in the face of the
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390:and 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
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992:Chapman Great Sailing Ships of the World
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196:450 m (4,800 sq ft) sails
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579:and commandos for the FNFL and for the
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186:3.7 m (12 ft 2 in)
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485:Forces Navales Françaises Libres
355:The Navy ordered the ships from
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309:In the early 20th century, the
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406:FNFL flag, still flown today.
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913:"La Belle Poule en Amérique"
899:BĂ©quignon & Rozen (2000)
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858:BĂ©quignon & Rozen (2000)
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1051:"La goélette Belle-Poule"
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