Alceste

Vessel summary

Name: Alceste
Class: Magicienne-class
Type: frigate, fifth rate
When launched (Date built): 1780
Place built: France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Toulon

Description

Originally 'L'Alceste' French vessel that was captured by the Sardinians in 1793; sold to the French in 1794; captured by the British 1799; sold in 1802 in Sheerness.

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Coulomb, Joseph-Marie-Blaise

Designer

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Combat de la frégate "La Pomone" Commandée par Mr Ducampe de Rosamel contre les frégates l'Alceste et l'Active. 29 novembre 1811.

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