HMS Warspite (1758)
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| Name: | HMS Warspite |
| Ordered: | 14 November 1755 |
| Builder: | West, Deptford |
| Launched: | 8 April 1758 |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1802 |
| Notes: | Harbour service from 1778 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Dublin-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1580 tons (1605.4 tonnes) |
| Length: | 165 ft 6 in (50.4 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 46 ft 6 in (14.2 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 19 ft 9 in (6.0 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
74 guns:
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For other ships of the same name, see HMS Warspite.
HMS Warspite was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 8 April 1758 at Deptford.
She took part in the Battle of Lagos on 19 August 1759, where she captured the French Téméraire.
She was employed on harbour service from 1778, and was eventually broken up in 1802.
[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.
