Archangel Mikhail (32)
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Origin and History
The frigate was built by A. Sutherland (А.Сютерланд) at the Solombalskaya dockyard in Archangelsk. The keel was laid down on October 3 1747 (September 22 old style, abbreviated O.S. in this article). The frigate was launched on July 19 1748 (July 8 O.S.).
During the Seven Years' War, the frigate was under the command of:
- in 1756 and 1757: Captain N. Grekov (Н. Греков)
- in 1758: Captain I. M. Selivanov (И.М. Селиванов)
- in 1759: Captain S. Razdelishin (С. Раздеришин)
- in 1760: Captain I. I. Senyavin (И. И. Сенявин)
The frigate ran aground on a reef near Gogland Island on August 16 1760.
Service during the War
From April to September 1757, the frigate cruised in the Baltic as part of a squadron under the command of Counter-Admiral V. F. Lewis (В.Ф.Люис). During this period, she anchored at Danzig and Copenhagen.
From July to September 1758, the frigate was part of Russo-Swedish fleet which sailed to Amager Island to blockade the Øresund and thus prevent any intervention of the British Navy.
From July to August 1759, the frigate was part of squadron who transported troops from Kronshtadt to Danzig.
From June to July 1760, the frigate escorted 30 galiots from Kronshtadt to Danzig and then returned to Kronshtadt. On August 15 (August 4 O.S.), she sailed from Kronshtadt, escorting 26 galiots for the same journey. On August 16 (August 5 O.S.), through a thick fog, she ran aground on a reef near Gogland Island. The crew was saved.
Characteristics
The design of most Russian frigates of this period still adhered tightly to the Shipbuilding Regulations issued by Peter the Great in 1723.
| Guns | 32
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| Crew | 200 men | ||||
| Length at keel | 28.80 m (94' 6") | ||||
| Length at gun deck | 35.97 m (118') | ||||
| Width | 9.60 m (31' 6”) | ||||
| Depth in Hold | 4.27 m (14') | ||||
| Displacement | no information found yet |
References
Shirokorad, A. B.: 200 лет парусного флота (200 years of sailing fleet)
Acknowledgement
Roman Shlygin for the initial version of this article
