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Galathée-class frigate
Photo: François Aimé Louis Dumoulin · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Frigates · France · 1779
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Galathée-classfrigate

Galathée-class frigate
Galathée-class frigate Photo: François Aimé Louis Dumoulin · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
40
Air Defence
10
ASW Capability
0
Sensors
5
Versatility
50
Endurance
60
Survivability
45
Aviation
0
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin France
ManufacturerRochefort
CategoryFrigates
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1779–1794
Operators2 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
27
Frigates MASS Rating
15/56
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
198/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
40
Air Defence
10
ASW Capability
0
Sensors
5
Versatility
50
Endurance
60
Survivability
45
Aviation
0
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Galathée-class frigate
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1779–1794
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
27
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Hull Classificationfrigate
  • Ship Typefrigate
  • Builder / ShipyardRochefort and Bordeaux
  • Ships in Class6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Light Displacement1,150 t
▣Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Length (overall)44.5 m
  • Beam12.2 m
◇Propulsion3MOD.3
◆Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun26 × 12-pounder and 6 × 6-pounder guns
  • Main Gun Calibre12 mm
  • Main Gun Count32
⬢Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
▲Aviation3MOD.3
◎Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
◈Survivability5MOD.5
▣Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed6
  • Under Construction0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1779Production started
  2. 1794Production ended
247
years in service
15
years in production
6
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A flat surface or structure on an aircraft that generates lift or thrust, typically used to describe the wings or rotor blades of fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft.
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