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 and
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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