French frigate Junon (1778)
The Junon was a 32-gun Charmante class frigate of the French Navy
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| History | |
|---|---|
| France | |
| Name | Junon |
| Builder | Rochefort |
| Laid down | September 1777 |
| Launched | March 1778 |
| In service | May 1778 |
| Fate | Wrecked by the Great Hurricane of 1780 on 11 October 1780 in Kingstown Harbour, St. Vincent and the Grenadines |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Charmante class frigate |
| Tons burthen | 540 tonnes |
| Length | 44.2 m (145 ft) |
| Beam | 11.2 m (37 ft) |
| Draught | 5.4 m (18 ft) |
| Armament | 32 guns |
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