Vessel Profile

Trincomalee (H.M.S.)

Trincomalee (H.M.S.)
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Story

This frigate was built in 1817 by Wadia Family in Mumbai.

Historical Notes

This vessel was built at Mumbai India in 1817 on a model of the French Frigate Leda. This vessel originally mounted 42 guns. Sailing frigate. This vessel arrived at Valparaiso Chile from England November 12, 1852. This vessel arrived at Esquimalt in early 1853. This vessel served on the Pacific Station from 1852 to 1856.

Owners & Masters

In 1852-1856 she was a warship of the Royal Navy.

References

  • Walbran, Captain John T. (1909)
  • Markham, Clements R. (1875)
  • J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
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