HMS Severn (1813)
HMS Severn was an Endymion-class frigate of the British Royal Navy, launched in 1813 as one of five heavy frigates built to match the powerful American frigates. The shortage of oak meant that she was built of "fir" (actually pine), which meant a considerably shortened lifespan. Nonetheless, the ship saw useful service, especially at the bombardment of Algiers in 1816, before being broken up in 1825.
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| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMS Severn |
| Ordered | 4 May 1812 |
| Builder | Wigram, Wells & Green, Blackwall Yard |
| Laid down | January 1813 |
| Launched | 14 June 1813 |
| Completed | 11 September 1813 |
| Honours and awards | Naval General Service Medal with clasp "Algiers" |
| Fate | Sold for breaking up, 20 July 1825 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Endymion-class frigate (revived) |
| Tons burthen | 1,25487⁄94 bm (as designed) |
| Length | 159 ft 2+5⁄8 in (48.530 m) (gundeck); 132 ft 2 in (40.28 m) (keel) |
| Beam | 41 ft 3 in (12.57 m) |
| Draught | 9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) unladen; 12 ft 8 in (3.86 m) (laden) |
| Depth of hold | 12 ft 4 in (3.76 m) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Speed | 14.4 knots (26.7 km/h; 16.6 mph) |
| Complement | 300 (later 340) |
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