French ship La Fayette

French Navy
(Marine Nationale)

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Two ships of the French Navy have borne the name La Fayette, in honour of Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette:

• The aircraft carrier La Fayette (R96), ex-USS Langley.
• La Fayette (F710) – a French stealth frigate, lead ship of her class