The first ship of its class, Le téméraire (the reckless) was designed to adress a lack of a craft fast enough to accompany a fleet of light cargo vessels, all while having enough firepower to deter any pirate incursion.
The result was a light armoured frigate with respectable speed and powerful armament compared to its size wich, despite being somewhat top-heavy and delicate to maneuver for inexperienced crews, proved efficient in its role.
Credits:
H.Foucault