HMS America (1757)
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| Name: | HMS America |
| Builder: | Wells, Stanton |
| Launched: | 21 May 1757 |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1771 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1248 tons (1268 tonnes) |
| Length: | 150 ft (46 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 42 ft 8 in (13.0 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 18 ft 6 in (5.6 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
60 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS America.
HMS America was a 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 21 May 1757 at Stanton, Thames.
From 1758 to 1760, America was under the command of a Captain James Kirk.
She was broken up in 1771.
[edit] 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.
- Michael Phillips. Ships of the Old Navy, A History of Ships of the 18th Century Royal Navy. Ships of the Old Navy. Retrieved 2 June 2007.
