HMS Royal George (1788)
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| Name: | HMS Royal George |
| Builder: | Chatham Dockyard |
| Laid down: | June 1784 |
| Launched: | 16 September 1788 |
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| Fate: | Broken up, 1822 |
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| Class and type: | 100-gun first rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 2286 tons (2322.7 tonnes) |
| Length: | 190 ft (58 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 52 ft 5.5 in (15.99 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 22 ft 4 in (6.8 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Royal George.
HMS Royal George was a 100-gun first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, and the fifth ship to bear the name. She was designed by Sir Edward Hunt, and was the only ship built to her draught. Royal George was launched from Chatham Dockyard on 16 September 1788, and served as the flagship at the Battle of Groix and wore the flag of Admiral Alexander Hood at the Glorious First of June. She was broken up in 1822.
[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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