French frigate Sibylle (1777)

Sibylle was a 32-gun copper-hulled, frigate of the French Navy, lead ship of her class.

History
France
NameSibylle
BuilderBrest. Plans by Sané
Laid downApril 1777
Launched1 September 1777
CommissionedNovember 1777
FateCaptured by the British Royal Navy in 1783 and broken up in 1784
General characteristics
Class and typeSybille-class
Tons burthen600 tonnes
Length43.8 metres
Beam11.2 metres
Draught5.4 metres
PropulsionSail
Complement260
Armament
  • Gundeck:26 x 12-pounder gusn
  • quarterdeck:8 x 8-pounder guns
ArmourTimber
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