HMS Acasta (1797)

HMS Acasta was a 40-gun Royal Navy fifth-rate frigate. She saw service in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, as well as the War of 1812. Although she never took part in any notable single-ship actions nor saw action in a major battle though she was at the Battle of San Domingo, she captured numerous prizes and rid the seas of many Spanish, French, and American privateers. She was finally broken up in 1821.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Acasta.

History
Great Britain
NameHMS Acasta
BuilderJohn Randall & Co, Rotherhithe
Launched14 March 1797
Honours and
awards
  • Naval General Service Medal with clasp:
    • "St. Domingo"
    • "Martinique"
FateBroken up on 1 January 1821
General characteristics
Class and typeAcasta-class fifth-rate frigate
Tons burthen112722⁄94> (bm)
Length154 ft (46.9 m)
Beam40 ft 9+1⁄2 in (12.4 m)
Depth of hold14 ft 3 in (4.3 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement320
Armament
  • 40 guns:
  • Upper deck:30 × 18-pounder guns
  • QD: 8 × 9-pounder guns; 4 × 32-pounder carronades (later)
  • Fc: 2 × 9-pounder guns; 4 × 32-pounder carronades (later)
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