Spanish ship Fama
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Fama was a fifth-rate frigate in service with the Spanish and British Royal Navies.[1]
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Painting of the Battle of Cape Santa Maria. Fama can be seen as the second-from-left ship exchanging fire with HMS Medusa on the far left side of the image. | |
History | |
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Spain | |
Name | Fama |
Operator | Spanish navy |
Laid down | 1795 |
Launched | 1795 |
In service | 1795-1804 |
Captured | 5 October 1804 |
United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Fama |
Acquired | 1804 |
In service | 1804-1812 |
Fate | Sold in 1812 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Fifth-rate frigate |
Type | Frigate |
Tons burthen | 979 tons |
Length | 145 ft |
Beam | 39 ft |
Depth of hold | 12 ft |
Decks | Two |
Propulsion | Sail |
Armament | 34 Cannon |
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