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Minerva

16575
Nominal Guns40MHVA
NationalitySweden
OperatorSwedish Navy
Keel Laid Down6.11.1782MHVA
Acquired31.3.1783MHVA
ShipyardKarlskrona - Blekinge MHVA
Ship ClassBellona Class (1782)MHVA
Designed by
Frederik Henrik af ChapmanSwedish
Designer
Ship Builder
Service 1762-1785
MHVA
CategoryFifth RateMHVA
Ship TypeFrigateMHVA
Sailing RigShip RiggedMHVA
Burnt1789MHVA

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentMHVA
Length of Gundeck190' 0"Swedish Aln (Feet)112.822 (370′ 1″ Imperial)
Breadth36' 6"Swedish Aln (Feet)21.4263 (70′ 3″ Imperial)
Draught Aft15' 10"Swedish Aln (Feet)8.907 (29′ 2″ Imperial)

Armament


31.3.1783Broadside Weight = 354 Swedish pound (Skålpund) (331.698 lbs 150.4854 kg)W006
Gun Deck26 Swedish 24-Pounder
Gun Deck14 Swedish 6-Pounder

Service History


DateEventSource
17.7.1788Battle of Hogland

 
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