HMS Cambrian
Wrecked
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fifth rate |
| Guns | 48 guns |
| War | Greek War of Independence |
Frigate at Navarino. Wrecked off Grabusa, Crete, in January 1828 while operating against Greek pirates.
Armament and specifications
Armament
As built
- Gun deck: 28 × 24-pounder guns
- QD: 8 × 9-pounder guns + 6 × 32-pounder carronades
- Fc: 4 × 9-pounder guns + 2 × 32-pounder carronades
- From 1799
- 6 × 9-pounder guns replaced by 32-pounder carronades
- 24-pounders replaced by lighter version
- From 1805
- 24-pounder guns replaced by 18-pounder guns
- From 1807
- Gun deck: 28 × 18-pounder guns
- QD: 2 × 9-pounder guns + 12 × 32-pounder carronades
- Fc: 2 × 9-pounder guns + 2 × 32-pounder carronades
| Builder | George Parsons, Bursledon |
|---|---|
| Laid down | September 1795 |
| Launched | 13 February 1797 |
| Length | 154 ft (46.9 m) (gundeck) 128 ft 5+1⁄4 in (39.1 m) (keel) |
| Complement | 320 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
13 February 1797
Battle of Navarino
Survived
20 October 1827
Gawen William Hamilton
Fate
Wrecked
Wrecked on 31 January 1828