HMS Alfred (1778)
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| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Alfred |
| Ordered: | 13 August 1772 |
| Builder: | Chatham Dockyard |
| Laid down: | November 1772 |
| Launched: | 22 October 1778 |
| Honours and awards: |
Participated in: |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1814 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Alfred-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1638 tons (1664.3 tonnes) |
| Length: | 169 ft (52 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 47 ft 2 in (14.38 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 20 ft (6.1 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
74 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Alfred.
HMS Alfred was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 22 October 1778 at Chatham.[1]
She fought at the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1780.
Alfred was broken up in 1814.[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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