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HMS Thorn (1779) (1st)
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This the first ship to carry the name HMS Thorn was a
16-gun, sloop. Built by Betts of Mistleythorn, launched 17-Feb-1779, 96ft 6in long, 27ft wide and of 306 tons builders measurement. Armed with 14 x 32pdr carronades, and 2 x 6pdr guns. In French hands 25-Aug-1779 to 20-Aug-1782. Loaned as a training ship 1799.
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