HMS Acasta

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HMS Acasta was a 40-gun fifth rate frigate laid down September 1795 and launched March 13, 1797 and sailed June 24, 1797.  154 feet at lower deck, 40-9 feet beam, crew 320 officers and men.  Thirty 18-pound cannons on main deck.  One of the largest of "Eighteen-Pounder Frigates."

Served in wars vs. France and Napoleonic Wars.

Under the command of Captain Alexander R. Kerr from 1812 to 1815.

1812:

Captured American brig Federal
Retook schooner Blonde
Participated in the capture of American privateer Snapper, American schooner Farmer's Fancy, and the letter of marque brigs Harold and Porcupine.

1814

Captured sloop Diana and Jane, schooners Providence, Stephanie and Hazard.

1815

Participated in the chase of USS Constitution and in the retaking of the Levant, one of the Constitution's prizes.

--Brock-Perry