HMS Royal Oak (1809)
| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Royal Oak |
| Builder: | Dudman, Deptford Wharf |
| Laid down: | December 1805 |
| Launched: | 4 March 1809 |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1850 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Fame-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1759 tons (1787.2 tonnes) |
| Length: | 175 ft (53 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 47 ft 6 in (14.48 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 20 ft 6 in (6.25 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Complement: | 650 officers and men (inc. 60-80 marines) |
| Armament: |
74 guns:
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HMS Royal Oak was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 4 March 1809 at Dudman's yard at Deptford Wharf.[1] Her first commanding officer was Captain Pulteney Malcolm.
In 1812 Royal Oak was under the command of Captain T.G. Shortland, who was superseded by Captain Edward Dix in 1813. During this time she was the Flagship of Rear Admiral Lord Amelius Beauclerk, off the Texel.
On 1 June 1814 Rear Admiral Pulteney Malcolm, who had hoisted his flag aboard Royal Oak, proceeded with troops under Brigadier General Ross to North America. Malcolm accompanied Sir Alexander Cochrane on the expedition up the Chesapeake and regulated the debarkation and embarkation of the troops employed against Washington and Baltimore.
In December Royal Oak was with the fleet under Cochrane preparing for the attack on New Orleans. Before the attack, her boats participated in the Battle of Lake Borgne.
From 1825 Royal Oak was employed on harbour service, until in 1850 she was broken up.[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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