The "Neptune" was an
She served in the Mediterranean squadron until 1898, when she was used as a school ship, and as a hulk from February 1908.
She was eventually sunk as target off Cherbourg.
External links
* [http://www.cityofart.net/bship/marceau.html French Barbette Ship Marceau (1881/1891)]
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