January 1887 Issue [Article] The navies of the Continent. I.–The French navy Download PDF Adjust Share by Edward J. (Edward James) Sir Reed, Subscribe or log in to continue reading. 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) Adjust Share