French frigate Alcmène (1774)
Alcmène was 26-gun frigate of the French Navy, designed by Doumet, lead ship of her class. She notably took part in the War of American Independence.
| History | |
|---|---|
| France | |
| Name | Alcmène |
| Ordered | 27 September 1772 |
| Builder | Toulon |
| Laid down | May 1773 |
| Launched | 14 June 1774 |
| Captured | 20 October 1779 by the Royal Navy |
| Fate | Sold 1784 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Alcmène-class frigate |
| Type | frigate |
| Tons burthen | 500 to 950 tonnes |
| Length | 40.3 metres |
| Beam | 10.4 metres |
| Depth of hold | 4.8 metres |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Armament | 26 × 12-pounder long guns |
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