HMS Placentia (1789)

HMS Placentia was the name-ship of her two vessel class, with both vessels being launched in 1789. John Henslow designed the small sloops for coastal patrol duties off Newfoundland. She was wrecked in 1794.

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

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History
Great Britain
NameHMS Placentia
OrderedMay 1789
BuilderJeffrey & Start, Newfoundland
Launched1789
FateWrecked May 1794
General characteristics
Class and typePlacentia-class sloop
Tons burthen4233⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 44 ft 7 in (13.6 m) (overall)
  • 35 ft 4+5⁄8 in (10.8 m) (keel)
Beam15 ft 0 in (4.6 m)
Depth of hold8 ft 4 in (2.5 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planSloop
Complement30
Armament4 x ½-pounder swivel guns
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