HMS Bombay (1808)
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| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Bombay |
| Ordered: | 23 July 1805 |
| Builder: | Deptford Dockyard |
| Laid down: | October 1805 |
| Launched: | 28 March 1808 |
| Renamed: | HMS Blake, 1819 |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1855 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Lengthened Courageux-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1701 tons (1728.3 tonnes) |
| 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 Bombay.
HMS Bombay was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 28 March 1808 at Deptford.[1]
She was renamed HMS Blake in 1819, and was converted to harbour service in 1828. She was broken up in December 1855.[1]
Notes
References
- Colledge, J. J.; Warlow, Ben (2006) [1969]. Ships of the Royal Navy: the complete record of all fighting ships of the Royal Navy (Rev. ed.). London: Chatham. ISBN 9781861762818. OCLC 67375475.
- 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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