HMS Monmouth (1772)
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| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Monmouth |
| Ordered: | 10 September 1767 |
| Builder: | Plymouth Dockyard |
| Laid down: | May 1768 |
| Launched: | 18 April 1772 |
| Honours and awards: |
Participated in: |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1818 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Intrepid-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1370 bm |
| Length: | 159 ft 6 in (48.62 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 44 ft 4 in (13.51 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 19 ft (5.8 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
64 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Monmouth.
HMS Monmouth was a 64-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 18 April 1772 at Plymouth.[1]
In 1783, Monmouth took fought in the Battle of Cuddalore.
She became a prison ship in 1796, and was broken up in 1818.[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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