.jpg) HMS Constellation joining with the rest of her squadron, 1799
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| History | |
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 United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMS Constellation |
| Ordered | 7 March 1781 |
| Builder | Bucklers Hard |
| Cost | £39,407 |
| Laid down | 18 May 1781 |
| Launched | 14 June 1785 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | 48 gun Razee frigate |
| Tons burthen | 1,384 bm |
| Length | 48.8m (gundeck) |
| Beam | 13.5m |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Complement | 325 officers and men |
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