HMS Grafton (1771)
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| Name: | HMS Grafton |
| Ordered: | 22 October 1767 |
| Builder: | Deptford Dockyard |
| Laid down: | 1 July 1768 |
| Launched: | 26 September 1771 |
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| Fate: | Broken up, 1816 |
| Notes: | Harbour service from 1792 |
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| Class and type: | Albion-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1650 tons (1676.5 tonnes) |
| Length: | 168 ft (51 m) (gundeck) |
| Depth of hold: | 18 ft 10 in (5.7 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
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74 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Grafton.
HMS Grafton was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 26 September 1771 at Deptford.
In 1779 she fought at the head of the British line at the Battle of Grenada, and in 1780 she was part of Rodney's fleet at the Battle of Martinique.
From 1792 Grafton was on harbour service, and she was broken up in 1816.
[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.
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