Spanish Second Rate ship of the line 'Purísima Concepción' (1779)

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Purísima Concepción

2643
Nominal Guns94SWoA
NationalitySpain
OperatorArmada Real
Ordered2.6.1778SWoA
Keel Laid Down29.2.1779SWoA
Launched24.12.1779SWoA
How acquiredPurpose builtSWoA
ShipyardFerrol - Spain SWoA
Ship ClassPurísima Concepción Class (1778)3DECKS
Designed by
Francisco GautierFrench
Designer
Ship Builder
Service 1765-1782
SWoA
Constructor
José Romero y Fernández de LandaSpanish
Designer
Ship Builder
Service 1779-1787
SWoA
CategorySecond RateSWoA
Ship TypeShip of the Line3DECKS
Sailing RigShip Rigged3DECKS
Burnt9.3.1810SWoA

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric Equivalent3DECKS
Length of Gundeck220' 6"Burgos Feet61.299 (201′ 1″ Imperial)
Length of Keel186' 0"Burgos Feet51.8196 (170′ 0″ Imperial)
Breadth58' 4"Burgos Feet16.1704 (53′ 0″ Imperial)
Depth in Hold28' 9"Burgos Feet7.8269 (25′ 8″ Imperial)
Burthen2,771Tons BM 
DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentSWoA
Length of Gundeck213' 9"Burgos Feet59.3579 (194′ 8″ Imperial)
Length of Keel190' 10"Burgos Feet52.934 (173′ 7″ Imperial)
Breadth58' 0"Burgos Feet16.1588 (53′ 0″ Imperial)
Depth in Hold29' 0"Burgos Feet8.0794 (26′ 6″ Imperial)
Burthen2,476Toneladas 

Armament


24.12.1779Broadside Weight = 1212 Spanish libre (1307.748 lbs 556.308 kg)SWoA
Lower Gun Deck30 Spanish 36-Pounder
Middle Gun Deck32 Spanish 24-Pounder
Upper Gun Deck32 Spanish 18-Pounder

1780Broadside Weight = 1188 Spanish libre (1281.852 lbs 545.292 kg)SWoA
Lower Gun Deck30 Spanish 36-Pounder
Middle Gun Deck32 Spanish 24-Pounder
Upper Gun Deck32 Spanish 12-Pounder
Quarterdeck12 Spanish 8-Pounder
Forecastle6 Spanish 8-Pounder

1803Broadside Weight = 1508 Spanish libre (1627.132 lbs 692.172 kg)SWoA
Lower Gun Deck30 Spanish 36-Pounder
Middle Gun Deck32 Spanish 24-Pounder
Upper Gun Deck32 Spanish 18-Pound Carronada
Quarterdeck6 Spanish 48-Pound Obús
Quarterdeck4 Spanish 8-Pounder
Forecastle2 Spanish 48-Pound Obús
Forecastle4 Spanish 8-Pounder
Roundhouse6 Spanish 24-Pound Obús

6 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
7.1782 - 1784Capitán de navío
Antonio Osorno y FunesSpanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1782-1784
SWoA8.1784 - 1784Capitán de navío
Juan LandechoSpanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1731-1831
SWoA2.1793 - 10.1793Capitán de navío
Juan de MendozaSpanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1793-1799
SWoA4.1794 - 1794Capitán de navío
Rafael OrozcoSpanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1794
SWoA1796Brigadier
Antonio de Escaño y García de CáceresSpanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1770-1802
SWoA1797Capitán de navío
Jose de EscañoSpanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1734-1834
E-WIKI

4 Flag Officers


DatesRankNameSource
5.10.1781 - 15.4.1782Teniente General
Luis de CórdovaSpanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1761-1782
SWoA1782Teniente General
Juan Bautista Bonet ArniaudSpanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1717-1779
SWoA1795Teniente General
José Domingo de Mazarredo-Salazar de Muñatones y GortázarSpanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1766-1795
SWoA1797Teniente General
Francisco Javier Morales y Rios y de Pineda (Conde de Morales de los Ríos)Spanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1747-1762
E-WIKI

Service History


DateEventSource
1780At Cadiz, was involved in the 3rd french-spanish fleet for the Campaign of the English Channel.3DECKS
1780Refitted as a 112 gun First RateSWoA
9.8.1780Captured a british convoy of 52 ships under Adm. Cordoba's fleet3DECKS
5.10.1781At Cadiz.3DECKS
1782Supported siege of Gibraltar.3DECKS
15.4.1782At Cadiz.3DECKS
20.10.1782Battle of Cape Spartel
22.10.1782Battle of Cape Spartel, was not involved into action.3DECKS
1784At Cartagena in ordinary, ordered to set in commission.3DECKS
13.8.1784Left Cartagena with frigate Santa Gertrudis (24) to Cadiz.3DECKS
14.8.1784Helped Santa Gertrudis (24) to capture an argelian small vessel of 14 guns in their way to Cadiz.3DECKS
15.8.1784Arrived to Cadiz from Cartagena with Santa Gertrudis (24)3DECKS
2.1793Arrived to Cartagena and stayed to set the ship full in commission.3DECKS
23.2.1793Left Cadiz with other 6 SoL to Cartagena to join the Campaign of Toulon.3DECKS
2.10.1793Left Cartagena to Toulon.3DECKS
21.10.1793Arrived to Toulon joinning there the british-spanish fleet forces.3DECKS
25.12.1793Left Toulon to Cartagena.3DECKS
31.12.1793Arrived to Cartagena.3DECKS
3.3.1795At Cadiz.3DECKS
26.6.1796At Cartagena, there is a fire but it is extinged by the crew.3DECKS
1797At Cadiz, blocked by british naval forces.3DECKS
14.2.1797Battle of Cape St. Vincent, with 8 dead and 21 wounded.3DECKS
14.2.17972nd Battle of Cape St Vincent
18002nd Campaign of the English Channel.3DECKS
1800At Brest, blocked by british naval forces.3DECKS
1801At Brest, blocked by british naval forces.3DECKS
1803Rerated as a 116 gunnerSWoA
1808Careened at El Ferrol.3DECKS
1808Left El Ferrol to Cadiz.3DECKS
1809At Cadiz.3DECKS
1810At Cadiz.3DECKS
6.3.1810At Cadiz, suffered a big storm.3DECKS
7.3.1810Lost anchors and run ashore to the french occupied coast of Cadiz.3DECKS
8.3.1810Under shot by french troops.3DECKS
9.3.1810Burnt by french troops' shots & sunk.3DECKS

 
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