HMS Astraea (1781)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Astraea.
HMS Astraea (or Astrea) was a 32-gun fifth rate Active-class frigate of the Royal Navy. Fabian at E. Cowes launched her in 1781, and she saw action in the American War of Independence as well as during the Napoleonic Wars. She is best known for her capture of the larger French frigate Gloire in a battle on 10 April 1795, while under the command of Captain Lord Henry Paulet. She was wrecked on 23 March 1808 off the coast of Anegada in the British Virgin Islands.
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HMS Astraea captures the Gloire, a print by Thomas Whitcombe | |
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Name | HMS Astraea |
Ordered | 7 May 1779 |
Builder | Robert Fabian, East Cowes |
Laid down | September 1779 |
Launched | 24 July 1781 |
Commissioned | July 1781 |
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Fate | Wrecked off Anegada, 23 March 1808 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Active-class frigate |
Type | Fifth Rate frigate |
Tons burthen | 703 14⁄94 (bm) |
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Beam | 35 ft 9 in (10.9 m) |
Depth of hold | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
Complement | 250 |
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