Hermione was a 40-gun Hortense-class frigate of the French Navy launched in 1804 and wrecked in 1808.
 Hortense, sister-ship of Hermione
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| History | |
|---|---|
 France | |
| Name | République Italienne |
| Namesake | Italian Republic |
| Renamed | Hermione 26 December 1803 |
| Namesake | Hermione |
| Launched | 2 December 1804 |
| Fate | Wrecked 18 August 1808 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Hortense-class frigate |
| Displacement | 1,390 tonnes |
| Tons burthen | 720 tonnes |
| Length | 48.75 m (159.9 ft) |
| Beam | 12.2 m (40 ft) |
| Draught | 5.9 m (19 ft) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Ship |
| Armament | |
Ordered by the Italian Republic as a gift to France under the name République Italienne, she was renamed Hermione on 26 December 1803. She was launched in December 1804.
Under Captain Jean-Michel Mahé, she took part in the capture of the Royal Navy 18-gun sloop-of-war HMS Cyane in May 1805, the Battle of Cape Finisterre on 22 July 1805, the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, and Lamellerie's expedition of February–July 1806.[1] In late 1807, she was part of a division under Rear-Admiral François-André Baudin, ferrying troops to Martinique.[2]
Hermione was wrecked in Iroise on 18 August 1808.[3] Her wreck was discovered in 1972.[citation needed]
References
editCitations
edit- ^ Fond Marine, p.331
- ^ Quintin, Danielle et Bernard (2003). Dictionnaire des capitaines de Vaisseau de Napoléon. S.P.M. p. 254. ISBN 2-901952-42-9.
- ^ Fond Marine, p.367
Sources
edit- Roche, Jean-Michel (2005). Dictionnaire des bâtiments de la flotte de guerre française de Colbert à nos jours 1 1671–1870. ISBN 978-2-9525917-0-6. OCLC 165892922.
- Fonds Marine. Campagnes (opérations ; divisions et stations navales ; missions diverses). Inventaire de la sous-série Marine BB4. Tome deuxième : BB4 1 à 482 (1790–1826) [1]