French frigate Alcmène (1774)
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For other ships with the same name, see French ship Alcmène and HMS Alcmene.
Alcmène was 26-gun frigate of the French Navy, designed by Doumet, lead ship of her class. She notably took part in the War of American Independence.
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Name | Alcmène |
Ordered | 27 September 1772 [1] |
Builder | Toulon [1] |
Laid down | May 1773 [1] |
Launched | 14 June 1774 [1] |
Captured | 20 October 1779 by the Royal Navy |
Fate | Sold 1784 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Alcmène-class frigate |
Type | frigate |
Tons burthen | 500 to 950 tonnes |
Length | 40.3 metres |
Beam | 10.4 metres |
Depth of hold | 4.8 metres |
Propulsion | Sails |
Armament | 26 × 12-pounder long guns |
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