Spanish Sixth Rate frigate 'Santa Rufina' (1777)

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Santa Rufina			13034
Nominal Guns	26
Nationality	Spain
Operator	Armada Real
Acquired	18.2.1777
Shipyard	Cartagena - Murcia
Category	Sixth Rate
Ship Type	Frigate
Sailing Rig	Ship Rigged
Wrecked	1809

2 Ship Commanders

DatesRankNameSource
1777Teniente de navíoref:16617.1783 - 1783Teniente de navío

Service History

DateEventSource
2.7.1783Left Cartagena under Adm. Barcelo's fleet for the Campaign of Argel
2.8.1783At Oran, Argel, blocking & assault of the city.
10.8.1783At Oran, Argel, blocking & assault of the city.

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