Sérieuse
Sunk
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fifth rate |
| Guns | 36 guns |
| War | French Revolutionary Wars |
36-gun frigate at the Nile, anchored inside the French line. Orion sank her with a broadside as she passed.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Upperdeck:26 × 12-pounder long guns
- Spardeck:6 × 6-pounder long guns
| Builder | Toulon |
|---|---|
| Laid down | March 1779 |
| Launched | 28 August 1779 |
| Commissioned | October 1779 |
| Displacement | 1,100 tonneaux |
| Length | 44.12 m (144 ft 9 in) (overall) 38.66 m (126 ft 10 in) (keel) |
| Complement | 265–285 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
28 August 1779
1–3 August 1798