HMS Thames (1758)

HMS Thames was a 32-gun Richmond-class fifth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy built by Henry Adams and launched at Bucklers Hard in 1758. She served in several wars, including for some four years in French service (as Tamise) after her capture. She was recaptured in 1796 and was broken up in 1803.

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

The Action of 24 October 1793 between Uranie and HMS Thames
History
Great Britain
NameHMS Thames
Ordered11 January 1757
BuilderHenry Adams, Bucklers Hard
Laid downFebruary 1757
Launched10 April 1758
Completed29 May 1758 at Portsmouth Dockyard
CommissionedApril 1758
Captured25 October 1793
France
NameTamise
Acquired25 October 1793
Captured8 June 1796
Great Britain
NameHMS Thames
Acquired8 June 1796 (recaptured)
CommissionedDecember 1796
FateTaken to pieces at Woolwich September 1803
General characteristics
Class and typeRichmond-class fifth-rate frigate
Tons burthen65646⁄94 bm
Length
  • 127 ft 0 in (38.7 m) (gundeck)
  • 104 ft 8+1⁄2 in (31.9 m) (keel)
Beam34 ft 4 in (10.5 m)
Depth of hold11 ft 9 in (3.6 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement210 officers and men
Armament
  • Upperdeck: 26 × 12-pounder guns
  • QD: 4 × 6-pounder guns
  • Fc: 2 × 6-pounder guns
  • Additionally after 1794:
  • QD: 4 × 24-pounder carronades
  • Fc: 2 × 24-pounder carronades
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