HMS Duke (1777)
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| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Duke |
| Ordered: | 18 June 1771 |
| Builder: | Plymouth Dockyard |
| Laid down: | October 1772 |
| Launched: | 18 October 1777 |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1843 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Duke-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1931 tons (1962 tonnes) |
| Length: | 177 ft 6 in (54.10 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 21 ft 2 in (6.45 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
98 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Duke.
HMS Duke was a 98-gun second rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 18 October 1777 at Plymouth.[1]
Duke was employed on harbour service from 1799, and was broken up in 1843.[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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