The Archive · 1939

French Warships at Gibraltar

Gibraltar, Apr. 16.

The French destroyers Lo Terrible and Lo Fantasque arrived here this morning. They are lying of the south mole, owing to the boom defences placed at the entrances to Admiralty Harbour. The destroyers, it is understood, are leaving tonight for an unknown destination.

Lo Terrible is reputed to be the fastest destroyer in the world. It reached a speed of 45.25 knots during her trials. Two French battleships, the Bretagne and the Lorraine, arrived here at 4 pin. today—

Reuter.

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