French Ship Montcalm

Four ships of the French Navy have been named Montcalm in honour of the 18th century Marshal Marquess Louis de Montcalm de Saint Véran:

  • French ironclad Montcalm, 1865–1891
  • French armoured cruiser Montcalm, 1898–1926
  • French cruiser Montcalm, 1933–1969, which served in the Free French Forces
  • French frigate Montcalm (D642), 1975, a Georges Leygues-class frigate
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