Astrea | 13008 |
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| Santa Catalina Virgen y Mártir |
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| Nominal Guns | 26 |
| Nationality | Spain |
| Operator | Armada Real |
| Keel Laid Down | 21.11.1753 |
| Acquired | 29.3.1756 |
| Shipyard | Cartagena - Murcia
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| Designed by | |
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| Category | Sixth Rate |
| Ship Type | Frigate |
| Sailing Rig | Ship Rigged |
| Broken Up | 1817 |
Dimensions
DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentB079Length of Gundeck146' 7"Burgos Feet40.6791 (133′ 5″ Imperial)Length of Keel136' 2"Burgos Feet37.8909 (124′ 3″ Imperial)Breadth37' 3"Burgos Feet10.3182 (33′ 10″ Imperial)Depth in Hold14' 9"Burgos Feet3.9526 (12′ 11″ Imperial)Draught Aft18' 4"Burgos Feet5.0264 (16′ 5″ Imperial)Armament
1756Broadside Weight = 156 Spanish libre (168.324 lbs 71.604 kg)B079 | Gun Deck | 26 Spanish 12-Pounder1770Broadside Weight = 208 Spanish libre (224.432 lbs 95.472 kg)B079 | Gun Deck | 26 Spanish 12-PounderQuarterdeck | 8 Spanish 12-PounderForecastle | 2 Spanish 4-Pounder1 Ship Commander
DatesRankNameSource1.1794 - bef.6.1797Capitán de navíoref:1953Service History
DateEventSource
1757Left Cadiz to Genoa with Septentrion (74) with gold.
5.1758Left Cartagena with Triunfante (74), Soberano (68), Septentrion, Vencedor (68), Hector (68) & Juno (26) for antipiracy.
23.5.1760Left Cartagena with Terrible (74) & Triunfante (74) to patrol nearby waters for pirates.
1777Left Cadiz to Philippines.