French frigate Uranie (1788)
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For other ships of the same name, see French ship Tartu.
For other ships of the same name, see French ship Uranie.
| Career (France) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | Uranie |
| Namesake: | Urania; Jean-François Tartu |
| Completed: | 1788 |
| Renamed: | Tartu |
| Captured: | 5 January 1797 |
| Career (UK) |  |
| Name: | HMS Uranie |
| Acquired: | 5 January 1797 |
| General characteristics | |
| Propulsion: | Sail |
| Armament: | 40 18-pounder long guns |
| Armour: | Timber |
The Uranie' was a frigate of the French Navy.
On 24 October 1793, under Jean-François Tartu, she engaged HMS Thames, which she reduced to a hulk before disengaging. Tartu was killed; he was hailed as a hero, and Uranie was renamed to Tartu in his honour.
On 5 January 1797, she was captured by HMS Polyphemus, and subsequently brought into British service as HMS Uranie.
In 1807, she detected Manche, but failed to engage, triggering criticism against her crew.
Notes and references
- HMS Uranie, Naval database
- Les bâtiments ayant porté le nom de Tartu
