French ship Foudroyant (1800)
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For other ships of the same name, see French ship Foudroyant.
 A Tonnant-class ship of the line, believed to be Bucentaure |
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| Career (France) |  |
|---|---|
| Namesake: | "Lightening" |
| Laid down: | 1973 |
| Launched: | 1800 |
| Fate: | Broken up in 1834 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Tonnant class ship of the line |
| Displacement: | 1800 tonnes |
| Length: | 59.3 metres |
| Beam: | 15.3 metres |
| Draught: | 7.8 metres |
| Propulsion: | Sail |
| Armament: |
80 guns |
| Armour: | Timber |
The Foudroyant ("Lightening") was a Tonnant class 80-gun ship of the line of the French Navy.
She was started in Rochefort from 1793, and renamed to Dix-huit fructidor in 1798, as she was still on keel. She was eventually launched as Foudroyant.
She took part in cruises in the Caribbean under Villaret de Joyeuse.
On 15 September 1806, while under jury rig some 15 miles off Havana, she encountered the HMS Anson. Anson, mistakenly believing Foudroyant distressed, attacked, and was driven off.
She took part in the Battle of the Basque Roads.
She was eventually broken up in 1834.
