Lave was one of five Dévastation-class ironclad floating batteries built for the French Navy during the Crimean War. Completed in 1855, she participated in the Battle of Kinburn later that year. Design and development.
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Lave was one of five Dévastation-class ironclad floating batteries built for the French Navy during the Crimean War. Completed in 1855, she participated in the Battle of Kinburn later that year. Design and development.
