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Soberano

2749
San Juan Evangelista
Nominal Guns74SWoA
NationalitySpain
OperatorArmada Real
Launched25.8.1790SWoA
How acquiredPurpose builtSWoA
ShipyardHavana - Cuba SWoA
Ship ClassSan Ildefonso Class (1784)
CategoryThird RateSWoA
Ship TypeShip of the Line
Sailing RigShip Rigged
Last known1808SWoA

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentSWoA
Length of Gundeck190' 0"Burgos Feet52.934 (173′ 7″ Imperial)
Length of Keel170' 2"Burgos Feet47.3627 (155′ 4″ Imperial)
Breadth52' 0"Burgos Feet14.4872 (47′ 6″ Imperial)
Depth in Hold25' 0"Burgos Feet6.965 (22′ 10″ Imperial)
Burthen1,649Tonnellate 

Armament


25.8.1790Broadside Weight = 670 Spanish libre (722.93 lbs 307.53 kg)SWoA
Lower Gun Deck28 Spanish 24-Pounder
Upper Gun Deck30 Spanish 18-Pounder
Quarterdeck10 Spanish 8-Pounder
Forecastle6 Spanish 8-Pounder

2 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
19.2.1791 - 6.1791Capitán de navío
Andres de ValderramaSpanish
Naval Sailor
Service 1791
ref:1929
1797 - 14.2.1797Capitán de navío
Francisco LeySpanish
Naval Sailor
E-WIKI

1 Flag Officer


DatesRankNameSource
1797Brigadier
Juan VicenteSpanish
Naval Sailor
E-WIKI

Service History


DateEventSource
14.2.17972nd Battle of Cape St Vincent

 
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