HMS Princess Louisa (1744)
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| Career (Great Britain) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Princess Louisa |
| Ordered: | 23 December 1742 |
| Builder: | Carter, Limehouse |
| Launched: | 1 July 1744 |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1766 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | 1741 proposals 58-gun fourth rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1,143 long tons (1,161.3 t) |
| Length: | 147 ft (44.8 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 42 ft (12.8 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 18 ft 1 in (5.5 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
58 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Princess Louisa.
HMS Princess Louisa was a 58-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built to the dimensions prescribed in the 1741 proposals of the 1719 Establishment at Limehouse, and launched on 1 July 1744.[1]
Princess Lousia served until 1766, when she was broken up.[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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