Aimable
Captured
French Navy, then Royal Navy
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| Rate | Sixth rate |
| Guns | 26 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
Service
| to 1782 | Aimable | |
| from 1782 | Aimable Captured in the Mona Passage |
26-gun Alcmène-class frigate, launched in 1776. At St Lucia in 1778 and Grenada in 1779, where she repeated d'Estaing's signals. Taken by HMS Champion in the Mona Passage in April 1782 and commissioned as HMS Aimable; broken up in 1814.
Career
Battle of St Lucia
Survived
15 December 1778
Battle of Grenada
Survived
6 July 1779
Repeating signals.
Battle of the Mona Passage
Captured
19 April 1782
Became HMS Aimable.
Joined the Royal Navy
1782 · Captured in the Mona Passage