Launch of the destroyer Vauban (1930)

View of part of the deck of the destroyer Vauban before its launch on February 1, 1930 in Dunkirk (top).

The daughter of the destroyer's commander before the ceremony of breaking a bottle against the side of the ship.

Workers knock out supports.

Breaking a bottle of champagne against the side of the Vauban.

View of part of the deck of the destroyer during its launch (top), sailors waving their hats.

The destroyer is launched from the slipway into the water.

The destroyer is moving in reverse.