HMS Cumberland (1774)
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| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Cumberland |
| Ordered: | 8 June 1768 |
| Builder: | Deptford Dockyard |
| Laid down: | 7 January 1769 |
| Launched: | 29 March 1774 |
| Honours and awards: |
Participated in: |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1804 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Elizabeth-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1647 tons (1673.4 tonnes) |
| Length: | 168 ft 6 in (51.36 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 19 ft 9 in (6.02 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
74 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Cumberland.
HMS Cumberland was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 29 March 1774 at Deptford Dockyard.[1]
She participated in the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1780, and in the Battle of Cuddalore in 1783.
Cumberland was broken up in 1804.[1]
Citations and 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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