French Frigate Georges Leygues (D640)
Georges Leygues (D640) is the lead ship of the F70 type anti-submarine frigate of the French Marine Nationale. She is the second French vessel named after the 19–20th century politician and Navy Minister, Georges Leygues. She is the tender for the helicopter cruiser Jeanne d'Arc.
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