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Le Volcan

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Nominal GunsUnknownref:1122
NationalityRoyaume de France
OperatorState Navy
Launched22.5.1826ref:1122
How acquiredBuilt by Contractref:1122
ShipyardBayonne - Aquitaine ref:1122
Ship ClassVésuve Class (1825)ref:1122
CategoryUnratedref:1122
Ship TypeMortar Vesselref:1122
Deleted from list1850ref:1122

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric Equivalentref:1122
Length of Gundeck33.0Meters108′ 3″ Imperial
Moulded Breadth8.5Meters26′ 4″ Imperial
Depth in Hold3.68Meters12′ 0″ Imperial
Burthen560Ton 

Armament


22.5.1826Broadside Weight = 24 French Livre (25.9008 lbs 11.748 kg)ref:1122
Gun Deck8 French 6-Pounder
Gun Deck2 French 32cm Mortar M1840-M1859



Sources


IDNameAuthorType
ref:1122ShipscribeStephen S. Roberts, Web Site
 
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