HMS Etrusco (1794)
HMS Etrusco was launched in 1789 at Rhode Island as President Washington. Home Riggs Popham purchased her at Calcutta and transferred to her the name and papers of a previous vessel of his named Etrusco, a Tuscan ship.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Name | President Washington |
| Builder | Rhode Island |
| Launched | 1789 |
| Fate | Sold 1791 at Calcutta |
| Grand Duchy of Tuscany | |
| Name | Etrusco |
| Owner | Home Riggs Popham |
| Acquired | 1791 by purchase |
| Fate | Seized c.1793 |
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Etrusco |
| Owner | Home Riggs Popham |
| Fate | Sold to the government 1794 |
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Etrusco |
| Acquired | 1794 by purchase |
| Fate | Abandoned at sea 15 August 1798 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 919, or 999 (bm) |
| Length |
|
| Beam | 38 ft 6 in (11.7 m) |
| Depth of hold | 13 ft 6 in (4.1 m) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Complement | 125 |
| Armament | 16 × 6-pounder guns |
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