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Launch at Toulon
- When
- 24 November 1859
- Where
- Arsenal of Mourillon
La Gloire was launched at the arsenal of Mourillon, Toulon, on 24 November 1859, becoming the first ocean-going ironclad.
The ship was launched at the arsenal of Mourillon, Toulon, on 24 November 1859. This event marked the debut of the first ocean-going ironclad warship, which was subsequently completed for service in August 1860.
Sources
- French ironclad Gloire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-11
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