French ship Borda

French ship Borda

Five ships of the French Navy have born the name "Borda" in honour of Jean-Charles de Borda:
* A 10-gun brig (1834 - 1849)
* The "Borda" (1807-1884), a 110-gun ship of the line
* The "Borda" (1849-1891), a 120-gun ship of the line
* The "Borda" (1864-1889)
* The hydrographic ship "Borda" (A792), presently in service


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