Najaden
Sunk
Royal Danish Navy
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| War | Gunboat War |
The last frigate of the Dano-Norwegian navy, built after the British took the fleet. Trapped among the skerries at Lyngør by Dictator on 6 July 1812, she was shot to pieces, caught fire and sank, with 133 of her men killed.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 26 × 18-pounder guns + 6 × 18-pounder carronades + 4 × 6-pounder guns
| Builder | Hohlenberg at Nyholm, Copenhagen |
|---|---|
| Laid down | August 1808 |
| Launched | 26 October 1811 |
| Length | 143 ft 6 in (43.74 m) |
| Complement | 336 men |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
26 October 1811
Battle of Lyngør
Sunk
6 July 1812
Hans Peter Holm