HMS Mars (1759)
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| Career (Great Britain) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Mars |
| Ordered: | 17 November 1755 |
| Builder: | Woolwich Dockyard |
| Launched: | 15 March 1759 |
| Honours and awards: |
Participated in: |
| Fate: | Sold out of the service, 1784 |
| Notes: | Harbour service from 1778 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Dublin-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1556 tons (1581 tonnes) |
| Length: | 165 ft 6 in (50.44 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 46 ft 6 in (14.17 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 19 ft 9 in (6.02 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
74 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Mars.
HMS Mars was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 15 March 1759 at Woolwich Dockyard.[1]
Mars took part in the Battle of Quiberon Bay on 20 November 1759.
From 1778, Mars was on harbour service, and was broken up in 1784.[1]
Notes
References
- Lavery, Brian (2003) The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.
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