HMS Diana (1775)
HMS Diana was the first British vessel that colonial forces captured and destroyed during the American Revolutionary War.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Diana |
| Launched | 1774 |
| Acquired | January 1775 |
| Fate | Run aground and burnt in combat 28 May 1775 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | schooner |
| Tons burthen | 120 (bm) |
| Armament | 4 x 6-pounder guns + 12 swivel guns |
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