HMS Robust (1764)
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| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Robust |
| Ordered: | 16 December 1761 |
| Builder: | Barnard, Harwich |
| Launched: | 25 October 1764 |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1817 |
| Notes: | Harbour service from 1812 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Ramillies-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1624 bm |
| Length: | 168 ft 6 in (51.36 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 46 ft 11 in (14.30 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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HMS Robust was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 25 October 1764 at Harwich.[1] She was the only vessel of the Royal Navy to bear the name.
She was employed on harbour service from 1812, and was broken up in 1817.[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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