Jean Bart (D 615)

The "Jean Bart" (D615) is an anti-air frigate of the French "Marine Nationale" of the "Cassard" type. She is the ninth vessel of the French Navy named after the privateer Jean Bart. She is the sister-ship of the "Cassard".

The "Jean Bart" was fitted with a number of prototype equipements which were later incorporated in the "La Fayette" type frigates.

On 12 April 2008, "Jean Bart" was used to capture the pirates of "Le Ponant".

Note: The French navy doesn't use the term "destroyer" for its ships; thus, some large ships, referred to as "frigates", are registered as destroyers.