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Gloire, 1795
Type: 5th rate Frigate ; Armament 36 (12-pounder)
Taken : 1795 (see below) ;
Disposal date or year : 1902
BM: 877 tons
Notes:
10 April 1795 being a part of a squadron under Rear-admiral John Colpoys, while cruising in the western approaches, the Astrĉa, Captain Lord Henry Paulet, captured the French 36-gun frigate Gloire. The Gloire was purchased into the British navy as a 12-pounder 36, but, being old and nearly worn out, she did not long continue as a cruising ship.