Vengeance
Survived
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fifth rate |
| Guns | 52 guns |
| War | Quasi-War |
Big French frigate carrying 52 guns. Chased and engaged by Constellation on the night of 1–2 February 1800, she was reduced to a wreck and twice tried to surrender in the dark, but escaped when Constellation's mainmast fell, and ran into Curaçao. Taken by the British frigate Seine in the Mona Passage in August 1800.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 28 × 18-pounder long guns
| Builder | Paimbœuf |
|---|---|
| Laid down | June 1793 |
| Launched | 8 November 1794 |
| Length | 160 ft 6 in (48.9 m) (overall) 134 ft 9 in (41.1 m) (keel) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
8 November 1794
1–2 February 1800
François Pitot; escaped to Curaçao
Fate
Survived
Possibly broken up in 1803
May have remained in service until 1814