D'Estienne d'Orves-class aviso

Service And Conflict Use

1. Sep 1, 1972

   Lead ship laid down

   D'Estienne d'Orves, the class lead ship, was laid down at Arsenal de Lorient on 1 September 1972.

   Sources: French aviso D'Estienne d'Orves

2. Jun 1, 1973

   Lead ship launched

   The class lead ship D'Estienne d'Orves was launched at Lorient on 1 June 1973.

   Sources: French aviso D'Estienne d'Orves

3. Sep 10, 1976

   Lead ship commissioned

   D'Estienne d'Orves entered French Navy service on 10 September 1976.

   Sources: French aviso D'Estienne d'Orves

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