HMS Longbow

Overview
Rating: 5th rate

Class: Mercy-class fifth-rate frigate

Shipyard: Quilliam's Yard

Launched: March 20th, 1721

Status: On active service

Armament
Total Guns: 46

Topdeck: 16 x 8lbs

Gundeck: 28 x 18lbs

Stern Chasers: 2 x 18lbs

Broadside Weight: 316lbs

Crew: 350

Commanders
Current Captain: Captain Collister since March 20th, 1721

Previous Captains:

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Notable Actions
March 25th, 1721: Formed part of a six ship fleet under the command of Commodore Anna Allen, of the Royal Secret Service, and engaged six Spanish vessels, of the Knights of El Salvador society, off Portobelo. Sank four of their ships without incurring any losses to the fleet.

Ship History
HMS Longbow is a crack frigate; she is fast, nimble and carries a very heavy armament. Launched in March, 1721, from Quilliam's Yard and given to Captain Collister, she has since served in numerous port battles and has been responsible for the sinking of many enemy ships.

Being such an outstanding fifth-rate, the Longbow has served her Captain well, and Captain Collister has used her strengths most effectively; his most famous exploits as a frigate Captain have taken place aboard the Longbow. To this day, she remains Captain Collister's most celebrated command.