History | |
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France | |
Name | Oiseau |
Namesake | bird |
Builder | Rochefort[1] |
Laid down | 1767[1] |
Launched | 11 January 1769[2] |
In service | November 1770[2] |
Fate | Captured on 31 January 1779.[2] |
General characteristics | |
Tons burthen | 485 tonnes |
Length | 44.5 metres |
Beam | 10.1 metres |
Draught | 4.5 metres |
Propulsion | Sail |
Armament | |
Armour | Timber |
Oiseau was a 32-gun frigate of the French Navy.