French ship Soleil-Royal (1749)
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For other ships of the same name, see French ship Soleil-Royal.
 The Soleil Royal (right) battling the Royal George during the battle of Quiberon Bay. Nicholas Pocock, 1812. National Maritime Museum |
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| Career (France) |  |
|---|---|
| Namesake: | "Royal Sun" |
| Builder: | Brest |
| Laid down: | March 1748 |
| Launched: | 30 June 1749 |
| Commissioned: | April 1750 |
| Homeport: | Brest |
| Fate: | Scuttled on 21 November 1759 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement: | 3800 tonnes |
| Length: | 59.2 m |
| Beam: | 15.6 m |
| Draught: | 7.6 m |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Complement: | 1000 men, 14 officers |
| Armament: |
30 36-pounders |
The Soleil-Royal was a ship in the French navy, the third ship of that name. She was Brienne's flagship at the battle of Quiberon Bay, where she ran aground and was burnt to prevent her capture.
