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HMS Southampton (1757)  (2nd)
5th Rate 32-gun

    
The second HMS Southampton was a fifth rate 32-gun frigate.

Built by Inwood of Rotherhithe, launched 05-May-1757.

Saw much action and was awarded four battle honours.

She is thought to be the first true frigate ever built.

Wrecked off the Bahamas 27-Nov-1812.

Won the Battle Honours: 'Emeraude' 1757, Belle Isle 1761, First of June 1794 and St. Vincent 1797.

 

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This page last edited - 21 December, 2012.

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