![]() Indeed her very appearance sparked a new naval arms race between world powers in Europe and elsewhere - rendering pre-dreadnoughts as something of an obsolete tool that followed the ironclad into naval history.Īs built, Bouvet displaced at 13,235 tons (short) and featured an overall length of 386 feet, a beam of 70 feet, and a draught of 27 feet. HMS Dreadnought rewrote the rulebook concerning frontline steel-clad warships with its uniform main battery and balanced performance / protection while being steam-powered. ![]() Of the warships in the group, Bouvet was regarded as the best for she showcased improved seaworthiness when compared to her "sisters" thanks in large part to a contained superstructure and inherently good balance.īouvet was originally considered a frontline battleship until, like other warships of her time, she was downgraded (at least in name) to "Predreadnought Battleship" following the commissioning of HMS Dreadnought into British Royal Navy service. The vessel was named after Francois Joseph Bouvet (1753-1832), an admiral of the French Navy.īouvet was not officially part of any define warship class but she joined the Carnot, Charles Martel, Jaureguiberry, and Massena in being constructed against a generally similar design (the "lead" ship typically being the Charles Martel). She was launched on April 27th, 1896 and was commissioned during June of 1898 with her assigned homeport of Toulon. ![]() Bouvet served the French Navy during the early part of the 20th Century and saw her keel laid down on January 16th, 1893 in Lorient. ![]()
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