| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Preneuse | 
| Builders: | Rochefort | 
| Operators: | |
| Preceded by: | Virginie class | 
| Succeeded by: | Armide class | 
| Completed: | 2 | 
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | frigate | 
| Displacement: | 720 tonnes | 
| Length: | 47.8 metres | 
| Beam: | 11.9 metres | 
| Draught: | 5.8 metres | 
| Propulsion: | Sail | 
| Armament: | 
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| Armour: | Timber | 
| Notes: | Ships in class include: Preneuse, Africaine | 
The Preneuse class was a type of two 42-gun frigates.