HMS Valiant (1759)
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| Career (UK) |  |
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| Name: | HMS Valiant |
| Ordered: | 21 May 1757 |
| Builder: | Chatham Dockyard |
| Launched: | 10 August 1759 |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1826 |
| Notes: | Harbour service from 1799 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Valiant-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1799 tons (1827.9 tonnes) |
| Length: | 172 ft (52 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 49 ft 8 in (15.14 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 22 ft 5 in (6.83 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
74 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Valiant.
HMS Valiant was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 10 August 1759 at Chatham Dockyard.[1]
In 1799 she was placed on harbour service, and was eventually broken up in 1826.[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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