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FRENCH NAVY SHIP IN PORT FOR WEEKEND

French Consul in St. Thomas Mme. Odile de Lyrot announces that the French ocean-capable patrol vessel Ventôse, based in Martinique, will visit St. Thomas, arriving at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, and departing early on Oct. 14.
The ship's missions, within and beyond the Caribbean, include sea search and rescue, help at time of natural disasters, and policing against illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
The ship will berth at Crown Bay.
Visits to the ship can be organized through de Lyrot at 771-5452.

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