HMS Raven (1796)

Drawing showing the body plan with stern board outline, sheer lines with scroll figurehead, and longitudinal half-breadth used to build Albatross and the other ships of her class
History
Great Britain
NameHMS Raven
Ordered18 March 1795
Builderwilliam Wallis, Blackwall
Laid downMay 1795
Launched11 January 1796
Honours &
awards		Naval General Service Medal with clasp "St Vincent"
FateWrecked 3 February 1798
General characteristics
Class & typeAlbatross-class brig-sloop
Tons burthen36948⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • Overall: 96 ft 0 in (29.3 m)
  • Keel: 73 ft 8 in (22.5 m)
Beam30 ft 8+1⁄2 in (9.4 m)
Depth of hold12 ft 9 in (3.9 m)
Complement121
Armament16 × 32-pounder carronades + 2 × 6-pounder bow chasers
NotesFir-built

HMS Raven was launched in 1796. She performed a supporting role at a notable battle in 1797. She was wrecked in 1798.

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