HMS Captain capturing the San Nicolas and the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797 |
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| Class overview | |
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| Name: | Canada |
| Operators: | Royal Navy |
| Preceded by: | Arrogant-class |
| Succeeded by: | Ramillies-class |
| In service: | 17 September 1765 - 1834 |
| Completed: | 4 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Ship of the line |
| Length: |
170 ft (52 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 46 ft 9 in (14.25 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Armament: |
74 guns:
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| Notes: | Ships in class include: Canada, Majestic, Orion, Captain |
The Canada class ships of the line were a series of four 74-gun third rates designed for the Royal Navy by William Bateley. The name ship of the class was launched in 1765.
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During this period in British naval architecture, the 74-gun third rates were divided into two distinct groupings: the 'large' and 'common' classes. The Canada class ships belonged to the latter grouping, carrying 18 pdr guns on their upper gun decks, as opposed to the 24 pdrs of the large class.
HMS Captain, made famous for Nelson's actions at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, belonged to this class of ships.