HMS Royal George (1827)
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| Name: | HMS Royal George |
| Ordered: | 2 September 1819 |
| Builder: | Chatham Dockyard |
| Laid down: | June 1823 |
| Launched: | 22 September 1827 |
| Fate: | Sold, 1875 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Caledonia-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 2616 bm |
| Length: | 205 ft (62 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 53 ft 6 in (16.31 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 23 ft 2 in (7.06 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
120 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Royal George.
HMS Royal George was a 120-gun first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 22 September 1827 at Chatham.[1]
In 1853 she was fitted with screw propulsion.[1] Boilers and engines were placed in space previously used for water tanks. Further space had to be given over to storing coal, which made the ship rather crowded. In February 1856 Captain Codrington was replaced by Captain Robinson.[2]
She was sold out of the service in 1875.[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.
- Lyon, David and Winfield, Rif (2004) The Sail and Steam Navy List: All the Ships of the Royal Navy 1815-1889. Chatham Publishing, London. ISBN 1-86176-032-9.
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