January 1887 Issue [Article] The navies of the Continent. I.–The French navy Download PDF Adjust Share by Edward J. (Edward James) Sir Reed, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 19th century Amiral Duperré (Ship) Armored vessels Foudroyant (Ship) France FranceNavy Grasshopper (Ship) Great Britain Great BritainNavy La Gloire (Ship) Operational readiness Richelieu (Ship) Sea-power Shipbuilding Torpedo-boats Vengeur (Ship) More from Edward J. (Edward James) Sir Reed The navies of the Continent. II.–The Italian, Russian, German, Austrian, and Turkish navies The British navy Adjust Share