French frigate Junon (1778)
For other ships of the same name, see French ship Junon.
 Capture of HMS Fox | |
| History | |
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 France
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| Name: | Junon |
| Builder: | Rochefort |
| Laid down: | September 1777 |
| Launched: | March 1778 |
| In service: | May 1778 |
| Fate: | Wrecked by the Great Hurricane of 1780 on 11 October 1780 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type: | Charmante class frigate |
| Tons burthen: | 540 tonnes |
| Length: | 44.2 m (145 ft) |
| Beam: | 11.2 m (37 ft) |
| Draught: | 5.4 m (18 ft) |
| Armament: | 32 guns |
The Junon was a 32-gun Charmante class frigate of the French Navy
She took part in the Battle of Ushant under Admiral d'Orvilliers. She captured HMS Fox on 11 September 1778.
On 17 August 1779, under captain Charles de Bernard de Marigny and along with Gentille, she captured HMS Ardent. On 13 September, under lieutenant Kergariou Locmaria, she captured HMS Rover.
Wrecked by the Great Hurricane of 1780 off Saint Vincent on 11 October 1780
External links
- (French) Les bâtiments ayant porté le nom de Junon, Netmarine.net
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