Gloire
Captured
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fifth rate |
| Guns | 40 guns |
| War | War of the Austrian Succession |
40-gun ship, taken by Anson at the First Battle of Cape Finisterre in May 1747. Her captain was killed, and the young François de Grasse, the future admiral, was wounded and captured aboard her.
Career
First Battle of Cape Finisterre
Captured
14 May 1747
Captain de Saliez killed; François de Grasse wounded and captured.