Aigle-class frigate

Lines of the Aigle class
Class overview
NameAigle class
OperatorsRoyal Navy
Preceded byApollo class
Succeeded byHMS Ethalion
Built1798–1801
In commission1801–1845
Planned2
Completed2
Lost1
General characteristics
TypeFifth-rate frigate
Tons burthen962 8194 (bm)
Length
  • 146 ft (44.5 m) (gundeck)
  • 122 ft 1+12 in (37.2 m) (keel)
Beam38 ft 6 in (11.7 m)
Depth of hold13 ft (4 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement264
Armament

Aigle-class frigates were 36-gun sailing frigates of the fifth rate designed by Surveyor of the Navy, Sir John Henslow for the Royal Navy. Only two were built: HMS Aigle and HMS Resistance. Aigle was ordered first on 15 September 1798 but a 16-month delay during her construction meant that Resistance was completed and launched first on 29 April 1801.