HMS Repulse (1803)
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| Name: | HMS Repulse |
| Ordered: | 4 February 1800 |
| Builder: | Barnard, Deptford |
| Laid down: | September 1800 |
| Launched: | 22 July 1803 |
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Participated in: |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1820 |
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| Class and type: | Repulse-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1727 tons (1754.7 tonnes) |
| Length: | 174 ft (53 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 47 ft 4 in (14.4 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 20 ft (6.1 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 Repulse.
HMS Repulse was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 22 July 1803 at Deptford.
In 1805, Repulse took part in the Battle of Cape Finisterre.
She was broken up in 1820.
[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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