HMS Amphion
Survived
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fifth rate |
| Guns | 32 |
| War | Napoleonic Wars |
32-gun frigate. Nelson sailed out to the Mediterranean in her in 1803. William Hoste's ship at Lissa.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 26 × 18-pounder long guns + 6 × 24-pounder carronades + 6 × 6-pounder long guns
| Builder | Betts, Mistleythorn |
|---|---|
| Laid down | July 1796 |
| Launched | 19 March 1798 |
| Length | 144 ft (43.9 m) (gundeck) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
19 March 1798
Battle of Lissa
Damaged
13 March 1811
Captain William Hoste, wounded
Fate
Survived
Sunk as a breakwater in November 1820
Wreck sold in September 1823