Algésiras class ship of the line

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Class overview
Name: Algésiras
Operators: Naval flag of France French Navy
Preceded by: Napoléon
Succeeded by: Ville de Nantes class
Completed: 5
General characteristics
Type: 90-gun ship of the line
Displacement: 5040 tonnes
Length: 71.46 metres
Beam: 16.86 metres
Draught: 7.48 metres
Speed: 12 to 13 knots
Complement: 910 men
Armament: 92 guns
Armour: Timber
Notes: Ships in class include: Algésiras, Arcole, Impérial, Intrépide, Redoutable

The Algésiras class was a late type of 90-gun ships of the line used by the French navy. They were designed from the beginning to use a combination of sail and steam engine for propulsion.

After the breakthrough of the Napoléon, the Algésiras class was the improved designed which went into mass production.

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Launched: 1855
Fate:
  • Arcole
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Launched: 1855
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  • Impérial
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Ordered: 1856
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Launched: 1864
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  • Redoutable
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Launched: 1857
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