HMS Blonde
Survived
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| War | First Opium War |
| Main guns | Upper deck: 28 × 18-pounders |
46-gun fifth rate. Fought at Amoy, Chinhai and Woosung.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Upper deck: 28 × 18-pounders
- Quarter deck: 14 × 32-pounder carronades
- Forecastle: 2 × 9-pounders + 2 × 32-pounder carronades
| Builder | Deptford Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | March 1816 |
| Launched | 12 January 1819 |
| Length | 155 ft (47.2 m) (overall) 131 ft 9 in (40.2 m) (keel) |
| Complement | 315 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
12 January 1819
Battle of Amoy
Survived
26 August 1841
Battle of Chinhai
Survived
10 October 1841
Battle of Woosung
Survived
16 June 1842
Fate
Survived
Sold on 28 February 1895