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Greek corvette Loudovikos

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History
Greece
NameLoudovikos
BuilderPoros Naval Shipyard, Poros
Launched1838
Commissioned1838
Decommissioned1873
RenamedMessolongion, 1862
General characteristics
Displacement1,000 long tons (1,016 t)
Length44.1 m (145 ft)
Complement182
Armament
  • 2 × 22-pounder guns
  • 4 × 20-pounder long guns
  • 24 × 32-pounder carronades

Loudovikos was a corvette of the Hellenic Navy built in 1838 at the Poros Naval Shipyard, designed by naval architect Georgios Tombazis. It was a relatively large ship (length 44.1 m, 1000-ton displacement), was armed with two 22-lb plus four 20-lb long guns, and twenty-four 32-lb carronades, and had a crew of 182. The ship was not operationally utilized, and since 1846 it was used as a training ship (renamed Messolongion in 1862). It officially remained in service with the Hellenic Navy until 1873.

References

  • L.S. Skartsis, "Greek Vehicle & Machine Manufacturers 1800 to present: A Pictorial History", Marathon (2012) ISBN 978-960-93-4452-4 (eBook)
  • Piraeus Maritime Museum (password required)