French frigate Clorinde (1845)

The Clorinde was a 52-gun wooden-hulled frigate of the French Navy, launched in 1845. She was built according to the design of the Gloire class, a type of large frigate common during the mid-19th century. These frigates were designed for long-range patrols, commerce raiding, and potential participation in fleet actions.

Details regarding her specific service history are somewhat scarce, but it's understood she served during a period of relative peace for France. The Clorinde's duties likely involved showing the French flag in various parts of the world, patrolling French colonial territories, and participating in naval exercises.

Given the shift towards ironclad warships beginning in the late 1850s and early 1860s, it is probable that Clorinde's operational lifespan was limited as newer, more powerful vessels entered service. Further research into French naval archives would be needed to definitively determine her later career and eventual fate.