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San Felipe Apóstol

2714
Nominal Guns603DECKS
NationalitySpain
OperatorArmada Real
Ordered4.3.17803DECKS
Named20.1.17813DECKS
Launched22.6.17813DECKS
How acquiredPurpose built3DECKS
ShipyardFerrol - Spain 3DECKS
Designed by
Francisco GautierFrench
Designer
Ship Builder
Service 1765-1782
3DECKS
CategoryFourth Rate3DECKS
Ship TypeShip of the Line3DECKS
Sailing RigShip Rigged3DECKS
Sold8.7.17943DECKS
Becomes

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric Equivalent
Length of Gundeck168' 9"Burgos Feet46.8079 (153′ 6″ Imperial)
Length of Keel147' 4"Burgos Feet40.9562 (134′ 4″ Imperial)
Breadth46' 0"Burgos Feet12.8156 (42′ 0″ Imperial)
Depth in Hold22' 4"Burgos Feet6.1756 (20′ 3″ Imperial)
Draught Aft23' 8"Burgos Feet6.4697 (21′ 2″ Imperial)
Burthen1,182Tons BM 

Armament


22.6.1781Broadside Weight = 504 Spanish libre (543.816 lbs 231.336 kg)SWoA
Lower Gun Deck26 Spanish 24-Pounder
Upper Gun Deck28 Spanish 12-Pounder
Quarterdeck6 Spanish 8-Pounder

2 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
2.1.1782 - 1782Capitán de navío
Lucas de CalvezSpanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1732-1832
1794 - 8.7.1794Capitán de navío
Francisco de Herrera y CruzatSpanish
Naval Sailor
Privateer
Service 1752-1797

Service History


DateEventSource
2.1.1782Left Cadiz to La Habana with Glorioso (74), San Pedro Apostol, Santo Domingo, N S de la O & Santa Catalina, troops &
4.1782At the french port of Guarico (Santo Domingo)
28.4.1784Left Veracruz to La Habana with small vessel Santa Ana (saetia), carring gold.
1.6.1784Left La Habana to Cadiz with Santo Domingo (64), Santa Ana (saetia) & hired dutch "urca" Teodoro
18.7.1784Entered at Cadiz with Santo Domingo (64)
17.9.1785At Cadiz ready to depart to Veracruz.
28.9.1785At Cadiz ready to depart to Veracruz.
1786At Cadiz, arrived from Veracruz.
8.7.1794Sold to Dutch Navy for 65,000 peso

 
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