Nossa Senhora da Graça (1787)
Frigate of the Portuguese Navy (1787–1819) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nossa Senhora da Graça, commonly known as Fénix, was a 46-gun frigate of the Portuguese Navy, launched in Salvador on 13 August 1787. The frigate was seized by the French in 1807 during the Invasion of Portugal during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1808, the frigate was recaptured and returned to Portuguese service. In 1819, the frigate was no longer deemed serviceable and was burned.
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Nossa Senhora da Graça in 1810 | |
History | |
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Portugal | |
Name | Nossa Senhora da Graça; Nossa Senhora da Graça, a Fénix; Fénix |
Namesake | Our Lady of Grace and Phoenix |
Builder | Salvador |
Laid down | 25 April 1785 |
Launched | 13 August 1787 |
Fate | Burned, 1819 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Frigate |
Tons burthen | 1,500 |
Length | 49.07 m (161 ft 0 in) |
Beam | 12.80 m (42 ft 0 in) |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
Complement | 379 |
Armament | 46 guns |
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