French ship Terrible (1693)

The Terrible was a French first-rate ship of the line, launched in 1693 from Brest. She was designed by François Coulomb and was a vessel of 104 guns, making her one of the most powerful warships of her time. She served in the French Royal Navy (Marine Royale) during the Nine Years' War (also known as the War of the League of Augsburg) and the War of the Spanish Succession.

Notable engagements for the Terrible included the Battle of Barfleur in 1692 (though she was launched after the battle itself, her design was likely influenced by observations from it), and naval actions in the Mediterranean. Details of her specific voyages and commands throughout her service life are somewhat fragmented across historical records, but she is consistently noted as a flagship and a significant presence in French naval strategy.

The Terrible was eventually decommissioned and broken up; the exact date and circumstances are unclear in readily available sources, but it occurred in the first quarter of the 18th century. While lacking the longevity of some other warships, her impressive armament and role during periods of intense naval conflict solidify her importance in the history of the French Navy.