Scilian Fifth Rate frigate 'Minerva' (1783)

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Minerva

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Nominal Guns40W006
NationalityKingdom of Sicily
OperatorState Navy
Acquired1783W006
Home Port W006
ShipyardNaples - Italy W006
CategoryFifth RateW006
Ship TypeFrigate W006
Sailing RigShip RiggedW006
Last known1821W006

Armament


1783Broadside Weight = 552 Imperial Pound ( 250.332 kg)W006
Upper Gun Deck32 Maltese 24-Pounder
Quarterdeck/Forecastle14 Maltese 24-Pound Carronade

Service History


DateEventSource
14.3.1795Action off Genoa
5.1806At Gaeta in company with the Juno and some gunboats, assisting in the defence against the FrenchTRN5
17.2.1807Took the Schooner Jackdaw (4) near Cape Verde Islands

 
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