HMS Robust (1764)
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| Name: | HMS Robust |
| Ordered: | 16 December 1761 |
| Builder: | Barnard, Harwich |
| Launched: | 25 October 1764 |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1817 |
| Notes: | Harbour service from 1812 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Ramillies-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1624 tons (1650 tonnes) |
| Length: | 168 ft 6 in (51.4 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 46 ft 11 in (14.3 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 19 ft 9 in (6.0 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 Robust.
HMS Robust was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 25 October 1764 at Harwich.
She was employed on harbour service from 1812, and was broken up in 1817. Robust is the only ship of the Royal Navy to have born this name.
[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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