EL FERROL (La Corunna)
In La Corunna there were 2 shipyards in time, La Granna & Esteiro.
La Granna
The 1st place for shipbuilding, ordered in december 5th, 1720 and built between 1726-1730.
Were launched there 2 ships & 1 frigate between 1730-1735.
Esteiro
The 2nd and final shipbuilding facility, built between 1747-1751 in decrement of La Granna, having 4 yards in 1749 & 12 in 1751.
A Royal Shipyard was built between 1752-1770 to complement Esteiro shipyard defense, naval suplies and ship's maintenance (careen & repair).
Could hold 60 ships of the line and build up 12.
Ships of the line
Frigates
Corvettes
Sources:
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Map of nearby waters of El Ferrol |
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El Ferrol in 1765 |
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El Ferrol in 1789 |
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