3decks - Naval Sailing Warfare History

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HBMF Latona (1781)

Page history last edited by PBworks 15 years, 10 months ago

Latona, 38 Guns

Details

Nationality	British
Ordered	1779/03/22
Laid Down	1779/10/00
Launched	1781/03/13
Shipyard	Limehouse
Designer	John Williams
Constructor	Edward Greaves
Rate	Fifth Rate
Type	Frigate
Out Service	1816/05/02
Fate	Sold

Dimensions

Source	British Warships in the Age of Sail 1714 - 1792
Length of Gundeck	141' 3"
Length of Keel	116' 10"
Breadth	38' 11³/₄"
Depth in Hold	13' 6"
Draught Forward	10'¹/₁₂"
Draught Aft	13' 11¹/₂"
Burthen	944²⁰/₉₄

Armament

Date	1781/03	B057
Gun Deck	28	British 18-Pounder
Quarterdeck	4	British 18-Pound Carronade
Forecastle	4	British 18-Pound Carronade
Forecastle	2	British 9-Pounder
Quarterdeck	8	British 9-Pounder
Gun Deck	14	British 1/2-Pound Swivel

Crew

Date	Men	Notes	Source
1781/03	280	Establishment	B057

Flag Officers

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Commanders

Date From	Date to	Rank	Name	Source
1781/03	1781/11	Post Captain	Hyde Parker	B057

Officers

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Service record

Actions & Battles

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Notes

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Sources

B057	British Warships in the Age of Sail 1714 - 1792

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