Bouvet-class aviso

The Bouvet-class was a type of sail and steam avisos of the French Navy. Design by Vésigné and La Celle,Avisos de 2ème classe , la Flotte de Napoléon III the ships had a clipper hull, barque rigging and a steam engine with one propeller. They were armed with one 160mm gun and two 120mm guns. Bruat (1867) is sometimes counted among this class.

A model of Bouvet, lead ship of the class, is now on display at Paris naval museum.

Bouvet Builder: Begun: Launched: 1865 Completed: Fate:

Guichen Builder: Begun: Launched: 1867 Completed: Fate:

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