HMS Culloden (1747)

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Name: HMS Culloden
Builder: Deptford Dockyard
Launched: September 9, 1747
Fate: Broken up June 29, 1770
General characteristics
Tons burthen: 1,487 tons
Length: 161.5 ft (49.2 m)
Beam: 46.5 ft (14.2 m)
Propulsion: Sails
Armament: 74 cannon of various weights of shot

HMS Culloden was the first ship to bear the name. She was built at Deptfod Dockyard and launched on September 9, 1747. She was finally sold on 29 June 1770, after 23 years in service.

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