HMS Hurricane

H.M.S. Hurricane
Rating: 5th-rate

Class: Mercy-Class Frigate

Date of Commission: August 11th, 1721

Guns: 44

Crew: 350

Status: Currently docked in Port Royal.

Overview:
H.M.S Hurricane is a Mercy-class man-of-war rebuilt and rerigged to meet the Fearless-subclass requirements. A fast ship, she has proven her worth at slipping away from a chasing enemy, her rigging capable of decent speed even when close-hauled.

British Captains:
1721-present: Captain Sir Nathaniel Blatchford, 1st Bart.

Notable Actions

 * February 11th, 1722: From the Captain's Log: 56 miles NNE of Caracas, wind SE strong breeze, heading ENE. At three bells in the afternoon watch, spotted Spanish squadron of 6 ships heading W. Changed course NW, enemy gave chase. At 13:38 came within range of the enemy's forward chasers. Exchanged fire using fore and aft guns, minor damage to rigging on both sides. Chase continued for 2.8 miles. At four bells the wind changed to NE fresh breeze, enabling the Hurricane to win distance. At five bells, reached Islas de Luguaga, the enemy having given up the chase.