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Nominal Guns46BWAS-1793
NationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
OperatorRoyal Navy
Ordered1.5.1816BWAS-1793
Keel Laid Down3.1817BWAS-1793
Launched10.8.1820BWAS-1793
How acquiredPurpose builtBWAS-1793
ShipyardDeptford Dockyard - Deptford BWAS-1793
Ship ClassModified Leda Class (1816)BWAS-1793
Designed by
Sir John HenslowBritish
Designer
Ship Builder
Dockyard Staff
Service 1761-1805
BWAS-1793
Constructor
William StoneBritish
Ship Builder
Dockyard Staff
Service 1793-1839
BWAS-1793
CategoryFifth RateBWAS-1793
Ship TypeFrigateBWAS-1793
Sailing RigShip RiggedBWAS-1793
Sold7.10.1864BWAS-1793

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentB181
Length of Gundeck151' 9"Imperial Feet46.0293 
Length of Keel125' 0"Imperial Feet38.1 
Breadth40' 3"Imperial Feet12.2682 
Depth in Hold12' 9"Imperial Feet3.7719 
Burthen1,077 1694Tons BM 

Armament


10.8.1820Broadside Weight = 517 Imperial Pound ( 234.4595 kg)B181
Upper Gun Deck28 British 18-Pounder
Quarterdeck14 British 32-Pound Carronade
Forecastle2 British 32-Pound Carronade
Forecastle2 British 9-Pounder

Service History


DateEventSource
1848Refitted as a Unrated Training ShipB181

 
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