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Orquijo

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Nominal GunsUnknownBWAS-1793
NationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
OperatorRoyal Navy
Previously
Spanish corvette 'Orquijo' (1805) (18) 1805-1805
Spanish 18 Gun
Unrated Corvette
Captured8.2.1805BWAS-1793
ShipyardUnknownBWAS-1793
CategoryUnratedBWAS-1793
Ship TypeSloopBWAS-1793
Sailing RigShip RiggedBWAS-1793
Foundered7.11.1805BWAS-1793

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1793
Burthen384Tons BM 

1 Ship Commander


DatesRankNameSource
3.1805 - 7.11.1805Lieutenant
John Bassett BalderstonBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1805-1808
BWAS-1793

Service History


DateEventSource
7.11.1805Foundered off Port Antonio, Jamaica. Most of the crew lostBWAS-1793

 
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