HMS Doris (1795)
HMS Doris was a 36-gun fifth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy, launched on 31 August 1795. which saw service in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Doris was built by Cleveley, of Gravesend.
The Hoche in tow of the Doris to Lough Swilly, County Donegal, Ireland. Hoche had been captured earlier on 12 October 1798 by Robust | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Doris |
| Builder | Cleveley, Gravesend |
| Launched | 31 August 1795 |
| In service | November 1795 |
| Fate | Sunk, 15 January 1805 |
| General characteristics as built | |
| Class and type | 36-gun fifth-rate frigate |
| Tons burthen | 913 (bm) |
| Length | 142 ft (43.3 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam | 38 ft (11.6 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Armament | 36 guns |
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