HMS Aboukir (1807)
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| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Aboukir |
| Ordered: | 24 November 1802 |
| Builder: | Brindley, Frindsbury |
| Laid down: | June 1804 |
| Launched: | 18 November 1807 |
| Fate: | Sold, 1838 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Lengthened Courageux-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1703 bm |
| Length: | 172 ft 3.5 in (52.515 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 47 ft 9 in (14.55 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 20 ft 9 in (6.32 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
74 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Aboukir.
HMS Aboukir was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 18 November 1807 at Frindsbury.[1]
She was placed on harbour service in 1824, and was sold in 1838.[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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