HMS Siren (1773)

HMS Siren (or Syren) was a 28-gun Enterprise-class sixth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy. Siren was first commissioned in August 1775 under the command of Captain Tobias Furneaux, her only commanding officer.

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

Siren, a 28-gun, sixth-rate frigate, as built by Henri at Chatham
History
Great Britain
NameHMS Siren
Ordered25 December 1770
BuilderJohn Henniker & Co, Chatham
Laid downApril 1771
Launched2 November 1773
Completed5 October 1775 at Chatham Dockyard
CommissionedAugust 1775
FateGrounded and abandoned under fire, 6 November 1777
General characteristics
Class and type28-gun Enterprise-class sixth-rate frigate
Tons burthen603 40⁄94 bm
Length
  • 120 ft 10 in (36.83 m) (overall)
  • 99 ft 7.5 in (30.366 m) (keel)
Beam33 ft 9 in (10.3 m)
Depth of hold10 ft 9 in (3.28 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement200 officers and men
Armament
  • 28 guns comprising
  • Upper deck: 24 × 9-pounder guns
  • Quarter deck: 4 x 6-pounder guns
  • Forecastle: nil
  • 12 × swivel guns
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