Commandant Lucas was one of six Bisson-class destroyers built for the French Navy during the 1910s.

The engines were designed to produce 15,000 shaft horsepower (11,000 kW) which was intended to give the ships a speed of 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph).

During her sea trials, Commandant Lucas reached a speed of 30.02 knots (55.60 km/h; 34.55 mph).

[2] The ships carried enough fuel oil to give them a range of 1,450 nautical miles (2,690 km; 1,670 mi) at cruising speeds of 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph).

[2] Commandant Lucas was ordered from the Arsenal de Toulon and was launched on 11 July 1914.