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Confiance

3665
Nominal Guns36BWAS-1793
NationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
OperatorRoyal Navy
Acquired25.8.1814BWAS-1793
ShipyardÎle aux Noix - Lake Champlain BWAS-1793
CategoryFifth RateBWAS-1793
Ship TypeFrigateBWAS-1793
Sailing RigShip RiggedBWAS-1793
Captured11.9.1814BWAS-1793
Becomes
American frigate 'Confiance' (1814) (28) 1814-1825
American 28 Gun
Unrated Frigate

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1793
Burthen1,200?Tons BM 

Armament


11.9.1814Broadside Weight = 96 Imperial Pound ( 43.536 kg)BWAS-1793
Upper Gun Deck16 British 12-Pounder

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
8.1814270 BWAS-1793

1 Ship Commander


DatesRankNameSource
8.1814 - 11.9.1814Captain
George DownieBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1802-1814
BWAS-1793

Service History


DateEventSource
11.9.1814Battle of Lake Champlain
11.9.1814Taken by the American at the Battle of Lake ChamplainBWAS-1793

 
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