ETOILE - FRENCH - 1932

The Étoile ("star") is a French naval schooner used as a vessel. She was launched on 8 February 1932. She is a replica of a type of fishing vessel which was used until 1935 off Iceland. She has a sister ship, the Belle Poule. Both the Étoile and the Belle Poule joined the Free French Forces during the Second World War, a deed for which they are still honored by flying the French flag with the cross of Lorraine.