French frigate Hélène (1791)

The Hélène was a 34-gun Charmante class frigate of the French Navy. In 1793 she was captured by the Spanish Navy whilst endeavouring to make her escape, and was renamed Sirena. She was broken up in 1807.

History
France
NameHélène
BuilderRochefort
LaunchedMay 1791
CapturedFebruary 1793
Spain
NameSirena
Out of service1807
FateBroken up (1807)
General characteristics
Displacement620 tonnes
Length134 ft (41 m)
Beam34 ft 6 in (10.52 m)
Draught5.5 m (18 ft)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament


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