HMS Ajax (1809)
| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Ajax |
| Ordered: | 1 July 1807 |
| Builder: | Perry, Blackwall Yard |
| Laid down: | August 1807 |
| Launched: | 2 May 1809 |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1864 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Vengeur-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1761 bm |
| Length: | 176 ft (54 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 47 ft 6 in (14.48 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 21 ft (6.4 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
74 guns:
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HMS Ajax was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 2 May 1809 at Blackwall Yard.[1]
She was converted to a blockship with screw propulsion for coastal defence (also called 'steam-guard-ships') in 1846.[1]
The conversion process involved removing her copper, ballast and some of the bulkheads, and cutting her down in the shape of a blockship.[2]
She was broken up in 1864.[1]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Lavery, Ships of the Line, vol. 1, p. 188.
- ↑ 'Workmen are engaged in removing the housing over her, and preparing her for cutting down to a blockship for that port.' (Times Newspaper, 30 October 1845). '29 October 1845: The Ajax, 72, intended for a block ship, was docked yesterday to have her copper stripped off and to be cut down.' (Times Newspaper, 30 October 1845). '2 November 1845: The Ajax, 72, was undocked yesterday at Portsmouth, having had her copper stripped off, ballast removed, and some of her bulkheads taken out. She will be towed to Cowes in a day or two for conversion to a blockship, by Mr. White.' (Times Newspaper, 3 November 1845)
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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