HMS Warspite (1758)
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| Career (UK) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | HMS Warspite |
| Ordered: | 14 November 1755 |
| Builder: | West, Deptford |
| Launched: | 8 April 1758 |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1802 |
| Notes: | Harbour service from 1778 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | Dublin-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1580 tons (1605.4 tonnes) |
| Length: | 165 ft 6 in (50.44 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 46 ft 6 in (14.17 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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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Warspite.
HMS Warspite was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 8 April 1758 at Deptford.[1]
She took part in the Battle of Lagos on 19 August 1759, where she captured the French Téméraire. She also participated in the Battle of Quiberon Bay.[2]
She was employed on harbour service from 1778.[1] She was renamed Arundel in March 1800,[2] and was eventually broken up in 1802.[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.
