Saint-Louis

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Saint-Louis — French Tier IX cruiser.

A heavy cruiser project included in the last shipbuilding program during wartime. The ship was equal to ships of the preceding project but the absence of treaty restrictions allowed her to have a larger displacement and reinforced AA capabilities.

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
203 mm/55 Mle 1934 in a turret	5.5	25.7	148	2,800	15	4,900		0	1,100,000

	Hit Points (HP)	Armor (mm)	Armor (mm)	Main Turrets (pcs.)	Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.)	AA Mounts (pcs.)	Torpedo Tubes (pcs.)	Hangar Capacity (pcs.)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Saint-Louis (A)	38,800	6	140	3	7	20/12/7	2			0	1,450,000
Saint-Louis (B)	40,900	6	140	3	7	12/8/8/4/7	2			40,500	3,020,000

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Damage (HP)	Torpedo Speed (knot)	Torpedo Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
550 mm 23DT	0.7	90	7.2	14,833	60	9		0	800,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
PCA n° 9 Mle 1		0		0	980,000
PCA n° 9 Mle 2		0		24,000	2,000,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 120,000 hp	33		0	900,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6

Player Opinion

Performance

Saint-Louis is a strong Tier IX cruiser. She is a direct upgrade in nearly all respects from Charles Martel.

She keeps the 3x3 203mm main armament that is a feature of the previous French heavy cruisers. Firepower is similar to the Charles Martel, improving on the already excellent range and gaining the option to improve the rate of fire using the new, final upgrade slot.

Most improvements, however, are defensive. While her rudder shift and turning radius are a little poorer than her predecessor, Saint-Louis does pick up half a knot of speed, 2,900 more hit points, and most crucially, a Repair Party, allowing her to play more aggressively with the promise of being able to recover some health later.

Her anti-aircraft armament is also considerably reinforced; though not on the level of ships like Neptune, Saint-Louis still can be a strong deterrent to enemy aircraft. The combination of Advanced Firing Training and Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2 is powerful, and with the addition of Basic Firing Training Saint-Louis will shoot down planes without much of a struggle. A full AA build isn't necessary in order to make the AA work, just a few skill points or modules here and there will do the job.

The French cruisers' special consumable, the Engine Boost  consumable, may seem underwhelming at first, but it can become a very useful tool. With Engine Boost activated, Saint-Louis can juke back and forth very rapidly, dodging incoming shells and frustrating enemy ships. Peeking in and out of cover to take shots with Engine Boost active means that Saint-Louis spends as little time as possible vulnerable to the enemy while still being able to do tons of damage.

However, there is one major weakness with Saint-Louis. The armor, like the rest of the French cruisers, is poor. Saint-Louis requires the player to keep attention to the enemy ships at all times, and the slightest of mistakes in positioning may be heavily punished with multiple citadels. Saint-Louis has a fairly high citadel, so any broadside presented may be the last broadside presented in the battle. This ship has most of her guns towards the front, keeping 2/3 of her firepower when bow-on, but she will still take massive damage from battleship Armor Piercing shells while bow-on. Saint-Louis will not last long under sustained heavy fire, so positioning and knowing when to engage in fights is of utmost importance.

Pros:

Decently fast for a cruiser of her tier, and with the Engine Boost  consumable this ship is super nimble.
Good shell velocity and shell trajectory, along with an incredible 18.3km firing range.
Anti-aircraft (AA) suite is decent, and can be very powerful when specialized for AA.
Superb torpedo angles.

Cons:

As with the rest of the French cruiser line, Saint-Louis has sub-par armor.
Can only launch 3 torpedoes from each side of the ship.

Research

Research Hull (B) first, then research the upgraded Gun Fire Control System. Then start saving up for Henri IV.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

For Upgrade Slot 1, take Main Armaments Modification 1 . This helps prevent main battery and torpedo tube incapacitations.

For Upgrade Slot 2, take Steering Gears Modification 1 . However, if the player has the special Engine Boost Modification 1 , mount that instead. This modification takes the French cruisers' specialty, the Engine Boost consumable, and increases its duration by +50%.

For Upgrade Slot 3, take AA Guns Modification 1 . Saint-Louis' has powerful long range anti-aircraft (AA) guns, and taking this modification makes them even more powerful.

For Upgrade Slot 4, take Steering Gears Modification 2 to decrease rudder shift time. Propulsion Modification 1 () is also a possibility for players who want to make the most out of the Engine Boost and give the ship incredible acceleration.

For Upgrade Slot 5, take Concealment System Modification 1 . The additional stealth is necessary for a lightly armored cruiser and will aid in getting to positions without getting spotted. Alternatively, Steering Gears Modification 2 () can be used for maximum maneuverability.

For Upgrade Slot 6, there are several different modules to take depending on ship build. Main Battery Modification 3 significantly helps decrease reload time, cutting over 1 second off reload time. Alternatively, Gun Fire Control System Modification 2 may be taken for players who prefer to engage from long ranges. Players may also choose Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2 for an AA build.

Commander Skills

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Endurance		Attack		Support		Versatility
1	Priority Target Situational Awareness indicator will show the number of opponents currently aiming at you with main battery guns. ★★★	Preventative Maintenance -30% to the risk of incapacitation of main turrets, torpedo tubes, steering gear, engines. ★★	Expert Loader -50% to reload time when shell type is switched. ★	Air Supremacy -5% aircraft restoration time. Χ	Direction Center for Fighters +1 fighter to carrier fighter squadrons or catapult fighters. ★	Improved Engine Boost +10% Aircraft engine boost time. Χ	Incoming Fire Alert Indicator of long-range enemy artillery fire. ★	Last Gasp Completely restores the engine boost for the last attack flight of the carrier's planes. Χ
2	High Alert -10% to reload time of Damage Control Party consumable. ★	Jack of All Trades -5% to reload time of all consumables. ★	Expert Marksman +2.5 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber up to 139mm. +0.7 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber above 139mm. ★★	Torpedo Acceleration +5 knots to torpedo speed. -20% to torpedo range.	Smoke Screen Expert +20% to the radius of the smoke screen. Χ	Improved Engines +2.5% Squadron speed. Χ	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% to reload times of all types of armament for each 1% of total health lost. +0.2% squadron speed for each 1% of total health lost. ★★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★
3	Basics of Survivability -15% to time of repair, fire extinguishing, and recovery from flooding. ★	Survivability Expert +350 ship HP for each ship tier. +15 aircraft HP for each ship tier. ★	Torpedo Armament Expertise -10% to reload time of torpedo tubes.	Aircraft Armor Reduces continuous damage to aircraft in all AA defense zones. -10% continuous damage. Χ	Basic Firing Training -10% to reload time of main battery guns with a caliber up to and including 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +10% to continuous damage from AA guns. ★★	Superintendent +1 additional charge to all consumables mounted on a ship. ★★	Demolition Expert +2% chance of HE shells causing a fire on target. +1% chance of rockets causing a fire on target. +5% chance of HE bombs causing a fire on target. ★★★	Vigilance +25% to detection range of enemy torpedoes. ★
4	Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament Tightens dispersion of secondary batteries. -15% for Tier I-VI ships. -60% for Tier VII-X ships. Manually selected target only.	Fire Prevention -10% to the risk of fire. The maximum number of fires on a ship is reduced to three.	Inertia Fuse for HE Shells +25% to the armor penetration of HE shells. -50% to base chance of fire caused by HE shells.	Sight Stabilization Speeds up the aiming of a carrier's aircraft. +7.5% attack aircraft and torpedo bomber aiming speed. +15% dive bomber aiming speed. Χ	Advanced Firing Training +20% to firing range of main battery guns with a caliber up to 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +15% AA flak burst damage. ★★	Massive AA Fire +100% instantaneous damage. No boost to continuous damage in a reinforced sector. Shorter effective cooldown.	Radio Position Finding Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken. ★	Concealment Expert -10% to the detection radius of all ships and aircraft. ★★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended

Consumables

Saint-Louis can equip the following consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire  or Hydroacoustic Search 
Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft  or Catapult Fighter  or Engine Boost 
Slot 4: Repair Party 
Slot 5: Main Battery Reload Booster

Camouflage

Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.

Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Saint-Louis with Type 19 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.

Signals

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of magazine detonation. ★	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration.	India Yankee -20% to fire duration.	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy.	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★★★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts. ★★	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used. ★★
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

Gallery

Saint-Louis shoots down Shokaku planes.
A Fletcher is gunned down by Saint-Louis.

References

Saint-Louis-class cruiser - Wikipedia

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+A heavy cruiser project included in the last shipbuilding program during wartime. The ship was equal to ships of the preceding project but the absence of treaty restrictions allowed her to have a larger displacement and reinforced AA capabilities.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|4773dbf2f59d493d8dc58b65cf87a5f8}}
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-''Saint-Louis'' is a strong Tier IX cruiser.  She is a direct upgrade in nearly all respects from ''[[Charles Martel]]'', keeping the 3x3 203mm main armament that is a feature of the previous French heavy cruisers.  However, compared to ''Charles Martel'', ''Saint-Louis'' gets better statistics for its firepower, such as faster shells, longer range, and faster turning turrets. These factors make ''Saint-Louis'' a very solid ship, excelling at long range fire and nimble enough to dodge incoming enemy shells.
+''Saint-Louis'' is a strong Tier IX cruiser.  She is a direct upgrade in nearly all respects from ''[[Charles Martel]]''.
-While her anti-aircraft (AA) ability pales in comparison to the likes of ''[[Neptune]]''’s AA, ''Saint-Louis'' still can be a strong deterrent to enemy aircraft.  The combination of Advanced Firing Training and AA Guns Modification 2 brings the range of her long-range AA to 7.2km, and with the addition of Basic Firing Training ''Saint-Louis'' will shoot down planes without much of a struggle.  A full AA build isn't necessary in order to make the AA work, just a few skill points or modules here and there will do the job.
+She keeps the 3x3 203mm main armament that is a feature of the previous French heavy cruisers. Firepower is similar to the ''Charles Martel'', improving on the already excellent range and gaining the option to improve the rate of fire using the new, final upgrade slot.
-The French cruisers' special consumable, the [[Ship:Consumables#Engine Boost|Engine Boost]] consumable, may seem underwhelming at first, but it can become a very useful tool.  With Engine Boost activated, ''Saint-Louis'' can juke back and forth very rapidly, dodging incoming shells and frustrating enemy ships.  Peeking in and out of cover to take shots with Engine Boost active means that ''Saint-Louis'' spends as little time as possible vulnerable to the enemy while still being able to do tons of damage.
+Most improvements, however, are defensive. While her rudder shift and turning radius are a little poorer than her predecessor, ''Saint-Louis'' does pick up half a knot of speed, 2,900 more hit points, and most crucially, a Repair Party, allowing her to play more aggressively with the promise of being able to recover some health later.
+Her anti-aircraft armament is also considerably reinforced; though not on the level of ships like ''[[Neptune]]'', ''Saint-Louis'' still can be a strong deterrent to enemy aircraft.  The combination of Advanced Firing Training and Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2 is powerful, and with the addition of Basic Firing Training ''Saint-Louis'' will shoot down planes without much of a struggle.  A full AA build isn't necessary in order to make the AA work, just a few skill points or modules here and there will do the job.
+The French cruisers' special consumable, the {{Engine Boost}} consumable, may seem underwhelming at first, but it can become a very useful tool.  With Engine Boost activated, ''Saint-Louis'' can juke back and forth very rapidly, dodging incoming shells and frustrating enemy ships.  Peeking in and out of cover to take shots with Engine Boost active means that ''Saint-Louis'' spends as little time as possible vulnerable to the enemy while still being able to do tons of damage.
 However, there is one major weakness with ''Saint-Louis''. The armor, like the rest of the French cruisers, is poor.  ''Saint-Louis'' requires the player to keep attention to the enemy ships at all times, and the slightest of mistakes in positioning may be heavily punished with multiple citadels.  ''Saint-Louis'' has a fairly high citadel, so any broadside presented may be the last broadside presented in the battle.  This ship has most of her guns towards the front, keeping 2/3 of her firepower when bow-on, but she will still take massive damage from battleship Armor Piercing shells while bow-on.  ''Saint-Louis'' will not last long under sustained heavy fire, so positioning and knowing when to engage in fights is of utmost importance.
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-*Decently fast for a cruiser of her tier, and with the [[Ship:Consumables#Engine_Boost|Engine Boost]] consumable this ship is super nimble.
+* Decently fast for a cruiser of her tier, and with the {{Engine Boost}} consumable this ship is super nimble.
-*Good shell velocity and shell trajectory, along with an incredible 18.3km firing range.
+* Good shell velocity and shell trajectory, along with an incredible 18.3km firing range.
-*Anti-aircraft (AA) suite is decent, and can be very powerful when specialized for AA.
+* Anti-aircraft (AA) suite is decent, and can be very powerful when specialized for AA.
-*Superb torpedo angles.
+* Superb torpedo angles.
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-*As with the rest of the French cruiser line, the ''Saint-Louis'' has sub-par armor.
+* As with the rest of the French cruiser line, ''Saint-Louis'' has sub-par armor.
-*Can only launch 3 torpedoes from each side of the ship.
+* Can only launch 3 torpedoes from each side of the ship.
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-For [[Ship:Upgrades#Tier_I.2B_Equipment_.28Slot_1.29|Upgrade Slot 1]], take Main Armaments Modification 1. This helps prevent main battery and torpedo tube incapacitations.
+For [[Ship:Upgrades#Tier_I.2B_Equipment_.28Slot_1.29|Upgrade Slot 1]], take {{Main Armaments Modification 1}}. This helps prevent main battery and torpedo tube incapacitations.
-For [[Ship:Upgrades#Tier_V.2B_Equipment_.28Slot_2.29|Upgrade Slot 2]], take AA Guns Modification 2.  ''Saint-Louis''' has powerful long range anti-aircraft (AA) guns, and taking this modification extends the long range AA range to 7.2km.
+For [[Ship:Upgrades#Tier_V.2B_Equipment_.28Slot_2.29|Upgrade Slot 2]], take {{Steering Gears Modification 1}}. However, if the player has the special {{Engine Boost Modification 1}}, mount that instead. This modification takes the French cruisers' specialty, the [[Ship:Consumables#Engine_Boost|Engine Boost]] consumable, and increases its duration by +50%.
-For [[Ship:Upgrades#Tier_IX.2B_Equipment_.28Slot_3.29|Upgrade Slot 3]], there are several different modules to take depending on ship build. Main Battery Modification 3 significantly helps decrease reload time, cutting off over 1 second off reload time. Alternatively, Gun Fire Control System Modification 2 may be taken for players who prefer to engage from long ranges. Players may also choose AA Guns Modification 3 for an AA build.
+For [[Ship:Upgrades#Tier_IX.2B_Equipment_.28Slot_3.29|Upgrade Slot 3]], take {{AA Guns Modification 1}}.  ''Saint-Louis''' has powerful long range anti-aircraft (AA) guns, and taking this modification makes them even more powerful.
-For [[Ship:Upgrades#Tier_III.2B_Equipment_.28Slot_4.29|Upgrade Slot 4]], take Steering Gears Modification 1. However, if the player has the special Engine Boost Modification 1, mount that instead. This modification takes the French cruisers' specialty, the [[Ship:Consumables#Engine_Boost|Engine Boost]] consumable, and increases its duration by +50%.
+For [[Ship:Upgrades#Tier_III.2B_Equipment_.28Slot_4.29|Upgrade Slot 4]], take {{Steering Gears Modification 2}} to decrease rudder shift time. {{Propulsion Modification 2}} is also a possibility for players who want to make the most out of the Engine Boost and give the ship incredible acceleration.
-For [[Ship:Upgrades#Tier_VI.2B_Equipment_.28Slot_5.29|Upgrade Slot 5]], take Steering Gears Modification 2 to decrease rudder shift time. Propulsion Modification 2 is also a possibility for players who want to make the most out of the Engine Boost and give the ship incredible acceleration.
+For [[Ship:Upgrades#Tier_VI.2B_Equipment_.28Slot_5.29|Upgrade Slot 5]], take {{Concealment System Modification 1}}. The additional stealth is necessary for a lightly armored cruiser and will aid in getting to positions without getting spotted. Alternatively, {{Steering Gears Modification 3}} can be used for maximum maneuverability.
-For [[Ship:Upgrades#Tier_VIII.2B_Equipment_.28Slot_6.29|Upgrade Slot 6]], take Concealment System Modification 1. The additional stealth is necessary for a lightly armored cruiser and will aid in getting to positions without getting spotted.
+For [[Ship:Upgrades#Tier_VIII.2B_Equipment_.28Slot_6.29|Upgrade Slot 6]], there are several different modules to take depending on ship build. {{Main Battery Modification 3}} significantly helps decrease reload time, cutting over 1 second off reload time. Alternatively, {{Gun Fire Control System Modification 2}} may be taken for players who prefer to engage from long ranges. Players may also choose {{Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2}} for an AA build.
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-| Expert Loader = 1
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-| Aircraft Servicing Expert =
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-| Direction Center for Catapult Aircraft =
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-| Dogfighting Expert =
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-| Incoming Fire Alert = 1
+| rating16 = 0 <!-- Improved Engine Boost -->
-| Evasive Maneuver =
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+| rating18 = 0 <!-- Last Gasp -->
-| High Alert = 1
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-| Jack of All Trades = 1
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-| Expert Marksman = 2
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-| Torpedo Acceleration =
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-| Smoke Screen Expert =
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-| Expert Rear Gunner =
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-| Adrenaline Rush = 2
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-| Survivability Expert = 1
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-| Torpedo Armament Expertise =
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-| Basic Firing Training = 2
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-| Superintendent = 2
+| rating36 = 2 <!-- Superintendent -->
-| Demolition Expert = 3
+| rating37 = 3 <!-- Demolition Expert -->
-| Vigilance = 1
+| rating38 = 1 <!-- Vigilance -->
-| Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament =
+| rating41 =  <!-- Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament -->
-| Fire Prevention =
+| rating42 =  <!-- Fire Prevention -->
-| Inertia Fuse for HE Shells =
+| rating43 =  <!-- Inertia Fuse for HE Shells -->
-| Air Supremacy =
+| rating44 = 0 <!-- Sight Stabilization -->
-| Advanced Firing Training = 2
+| rating45 = 2 <!-- Advanced Firing Training -->
-| Manual Fire Control for AA Armament = 2
+| rating46 =  <!-- Massive AA Fire -->
-| Radio Position Finding = 1
+| rating47 = 1 <!-- Radio Position Finding -->
-| Concealment Expert = 3
+| rating48 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert -->
 }}
 |Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below -->
+''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables:
+* '''Slot 1:'''  {{Damage Control Party}}
+* '''Slot 2:'''  {{Defensive AA Fire}} '''or''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}}
+* '''Slot 3:'''  {{Spotting Aircraft}} '''or''' {{Catapult Fighter}} '''or''' {{Engine Boost}}
+* '''Slot 4:'''  {{Repair Party}}
+* '''Slot 5:'''  {{Main Battery Reload Booster}}
 |Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below -->
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 File:Saint louis aa.jpeg|''Saint-Louis'' shoots down ''[[Shokaku]]'' planes.
 File:Saint louis fletcher.jpeg|A ''[[Fletcher]]'' is gunned down by ''Saint-Louis''.
+</gallery>
+|History=<!-- write text below -->
+The ''Saint-Louis'' class was an un-built class of heavy cruiser drawn up on the eve of World War II and was the last heavy cruiser designed for the ''Marine Nationale''.  Previously known as the "C5" cruiser, the ''Saint-Louis'' class was conceived in 1939 as a replacement to the aging ''[[Duguay-Trouin]]'' class, and was based off of the previous ''[[Algérie]]'' class.  Due to the expiration of the Washington Naval Treaty, French designers were no longer limited by the treaty's 10,000 ton maximum displacement limit so they were able to design a ship that was larger, faster, better protected, and, through the introduction of a semi-automatic loading system, much more heavily armed. In the end, the final design exceeded her predecessor's size considerably: weighing in at 15,000 tons normally, and nearly 19,000 tons at full load.  The design was approved and accepted by the navy on 1 April 1940.
+Six ships were planned to be built in two, three ship batches. The first batch was to be in service by 1944 to coincide with the planned retirement of the ''Duguay-Trouin'' class while the second batch would have entered service by 1946.  Contrary to almost every other un-built warship class, all six members of the ''Saint-Louis'' class received names in advance of construction.  The names and planned construction dates were as follows:
+* ''Saint-Louis'' would have been laid down at Arsenal de Lorient in September 1941, launched in January 1943, and in service by January 1944.
+* ''Henri IV'' would have been laid down at Ateliers et Chantiers de France in Dunkerque in November 1941, launched in March 1943, and in service by March 1944.
+* ''Charlemagne'' would have been laid down at Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre (ACH) in December 1941, launched in May 1943, and in service by June 1944.
+* ''Brennus'' would have been laid down at Arsenal de Lorient in March 1944, launched in May 1945, and in service by June 1946.
+* ''Charles Martel'' would have been laid down at Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre (ACH) in May 1944, launched in July 1945, and in service by September 1946.
+* ''Vercingétorix'' would have been laid down at Ateliers et Chantiers de France in Dunkerque in September 1944, launched in October 1945, and in service by December 1946.
+In the end, the invasion of France by Nazi Germany stopped all discussion about the class, and the subsequent occupation of France resulted in the project's abandonment.
+|HistoricalGallery=<!-- write below list of files with description (if necessary) separated with | --><gallery>
+File:Saint_Lous_Class_cruiser.png|Illustration of ''Saint-Louis''.
 </gallery>
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 |Ref= <!-- write below -->
+# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Louis-class_cruiser ''Saint-Louis''-class cruiser - Wikipedia]
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