HMS Guadeloupe

HMS Guadeloupe

HMS "Guadeloupe" was a 28-gun, Frigate of the Royal Navy. The ship was designed by Sir Thomas Slade based on the Lyme, “ with such alterations as may tend to the better stowing of men and carrying for guns.”

She served during the American Revolutionary War, and was scuttled at Virginia in 1781.

References

David Lyon, "The Sailing Navy List", Brasseys Publications, London 1993.http://www.cronab.demon.co.uk/A4.HTM


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