HMS Russell (1764)
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| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Russell |
| Ordered: | 8 January 1761 |
| Builder: | West, Deptford |
| Launched: | 10 November 1764 |
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Participated in: |
| Fate: | Sold out of the service, 1811 |
| Notes: | Harbour service from 1812 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Ramillies-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1642 bm |
| Length: | 168 ft 6 in (51.36 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 46 ft 11 in (14.30 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 Russell.
HMS Russell was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 10 November 1764 at Deptford.[1]
In 1782, she was commanded by Captain James Saumarez at the Battle of the Saintes. In 1794 she was part of Admiral Howe's fleet at the Glorious First of June, and in the following year Russell fought in the Battle of Groix. She also fought at the Battle of Camperdown in 1797. [citation needed]
She was sold out of the service in 1811.[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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