Lewin of Greenwich Naval History & Forum

Pertuisane Class Destroyer Escopette, (sometimes referred to as the Rochefortais Class, as all four were built at Rochefort), pictured on launch day on December 20th 1900 at Arsenal de Rochefort in various stages of construction and fitting out.

Pertuisane Class Destroyer Flamberge pictured fitting out at Arsenal de Rochefort in 1903.

Pertuisane Class Destroyer Rapière pictured under construction and fitting out at Arsenal de Rochefort in 1902.

Lead Ship, Destroyer Pertuisane pictured under construction with sister Escopette in Dry Dock No 1 at Arsenal de Rochefort in 1901.