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Le Richmond

6198
Nominal Guns32
NationalityRoyaume de France
OperatorMarine Royale
Previously
Captured11.9.1781
ShipyardDeptford - London BWAS-1714
Ship ClassRichmond Class (1756)BWAS-1714
Designed by
William BatelyBritish
Designer
Ship Builder
Dockyard Staff
Service 1741-1755
BWAS-1714
Constructor
John BuxtonBritish
Ship Builder
BWAS-1714
CategoryFifth Rate
National RateQuatrième Rang
Ship TypeFrigate
Sailing RigShip Rigged
Burnt19.5.1793

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1714
Length of Gundeck127' 1 ½"Imperial Feet38.7223 
Length of Keel107' 1 ⅛"Imperial Feet32.6168 
Breadth34' 1 ¾"Imperial Feet10.3823 
Depth in Hold11' 10"Imperial Feet3.3528 
Burthen664 1694Tons BM 

Service History


DateEventSource
12.4.1782Battle of the Saintes


Fleets

DatesFleetFleet CommanderSource
4.1781-1781Division Le Saige
Jacques-Aime Le Saige (Chevalier de la Villebrune)French
Naval Sailor
Service 1780-1781
 
 
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