What does the French Navy call their ships?
La Royale
| French Navy | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | La Royale |
| Motto(s) | Honneur, patrie, valeur, discipline (“Honour, homeland, valour, discipline”) |
| Colours | Blue, white, red |
| Ships | Current fleet |
How many ships does the Dutch navy have?
| Royal Netherlands Navy | |
|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands |
| Type | Navy |
| Size | 7,508 Active military personnel (2021) 5(1) frigates 4 offshore patrol vessels 5 minehunters 1 Joint Support Ship 2 landing platform docks 4 submarines 40 other ships 19 helicopters: NH-90. |
| Part of | Armed forces of the Netherlands |
Why is the French Navy called La Royale?
Speculation includes: it might be for its traditional attachment to the French monarchy; because, before being named “nationale”, the Navy had been named “royale” (the navy did not sport the royal titles common with other European navies like the British Royal Navy); or simply because of the location of its …
What kind of ship is Mistral?
The vessel MISTRAL (IMO: 9376024, MMSI 255805937) is a Container Ship built in 2008 (13 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Madeira. Track on Map Add Photo
Where are the crew cabins on a Mistral-class ship?
Located in the forward section of the ship, crew cabins aboard Mistral -class ships are comparable in comfort levels to passenger cabins aboard Chantiers de l’Atlantique-constructed cruise ships. The fifteen officers each have an individual cabin.
What kind of thrusters does a Mistral class ship have?
The Mistral class are the first ships of the French Navy to use azimuth thrusters. The thrusters are powered by electricity from five 16-cylinder Wärtsilä 16V32 diesel alternators, and can be oriented in any angle.
How many medicalised beds are there in the Mistral class ships?
50 medicalised beds are kept in reserve and can be installed in a helicopter hangar to extend the capacity of the hospital in case of emergency. The Mistral class are the first ships of the French Navy to use azimuth thrusters.