HMS Raven (1796)
HMS Raven was launched in 1796. She performed a supporting role at a notable battle in 1797. She was wrecked in 1798.
Drawing showing the body plan with stern board outline, sheer lines with scroll figurehead, and longitudinal half-breadth used to build Albatross and the other ships of her class | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Raven |
| Ordered | 18 March 1795 |
| Builder | william Wallis, Blackwall |
| Laid down | May 1795 |
| Launched | 11 January 1796 |
| Honours and awards | Naval General Service Medal with clasp "St Vincent" |
| Fate | Wrecked 3 February 1798 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Albatross-class brig-sloop |
| Tons burthen | 36948⁄94 (bm) |
| Length |
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| Beam | 30 ft 8+1⁄2 in (9.4 m) |
| Depth of hold | 12 ft 9 in (3.9 m) |
| Complement | 121 |
| Armament | 16 × 32-pounder carronades + 2 × 6-pounder bow chasers |
| Notes | Fir-built |
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