Spanish Sixth Rate frigate 'Liebre' (1755)

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Liebre

13004
Nominal Guns263DECKS
NationalitySpain
OperatorArmada Real
Ordered29.9.17533DECKS
Acquired29.6.17553DECKS
Home Port 3DECKS
ShipyardCádiz - Spain 3DECKS
Designed by Juan Jorge3DECKS
Constructor Matthew Mullins3DECKS
CategorySixth Rate3DECKS
Ship TypeFrigate 3DECKS
Sailing RigShip Rigged3DECKS
Broken Up18103DECKS

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric Equivalent3DECKS
Length of Gundeck147' 6"Burgos Feet40.9572 (134′ 4″ Imperial)
Length of Keel134' 5"Burgos Feet37.3358 (122′ 5″ Imperial)
Breadth36' 10"Burgos Feet10.0296 (32′ 10″ Imperial)
Depth in Hold18' 9"Burgos Feet5.0409 (16′ 6″ Imperial)
Draught Aft16' 2"Burgos Feet4.4653 (14′ 7″ Imperial)
Burthen505Ton 

Armament


1755Broadside Weight = 156 Spanish libre (168.324 lbs 71.604 kg)3DECKS
Gun Deck26 Spanish 12-Pounder

1 Ship Commander


DatesRankNameSource
1756Capitan de fragata Juan Ignacio Ponce de Leon y CastannosS001

Service History


DateEventSource
1804Paid off/laid up3DECKS

 
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