HMS Raven (1796)
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HMS Raven was launched in 1796. She performed a supporting role at a notable battle in 1797. She was wrecked in 1798.
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Great Britain | |
Name | HMS Raven |
Ordered | 18 March 1795 |
Builder | william Wallis, Blackwall |
Laid down | May 1795 |
Launched | 11 January 1796 |
Honours and awards | Naval General Service Medal with clasp "St Vincent"[1] |
Fate | Wrecked 3 February 1798 |
General characteristics [2] | |
Class and type | Albatross-class brig-sloop |
Tons burthen | 36948⁄94 (bm) |
Length |
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Beam | 30 ft 8+1⁄2 in (9.4 m) |
Depth of hold | 12 ft 9 in (3.9 m) |
Complement | 121 |
Armament | 16 × 32-pounder carronades + 2 × 6-pounder bow chasers |
Notes | Fir-built |
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