HMS Carnatic (1783)
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| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Carnatic |
| Ordered: | 14 July 1779 |
| Builder: | Dudman, Deptford Wharf |
| Laid down: | March 1780 |
| Launched: | 21 January 1783 |
| Renamed: | HMS Captain, 1815 |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1825 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Courageux-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1720 tons (1747.6 tonnes) |
| Length: | 172 ft 3 in (52.50 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 47 ft 9 in (14.55 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 20 ft 9.5 in (6.337 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
74 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Carnatic and HMS Captain.
HMS Carnatic was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 21 January 1783 at Deptford Wharf.[1]
On 17 May 1815, she was renamed HMS Captain. Captain was broken up in 1825.[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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