HMS Imaun (1826)
| History | |
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 UK
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| Name: | HMS Imaun |
| Builder: | Bombay |
| Launched: | 10 November 1826 |
| Acquired: | 9 March 1836, from Imaun of Muscat |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1863 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class & type: | 76-gun third rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1776 bm |
| Length: | 177 ft (54 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 48 ft 4 in (14.73 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 21 ft (6.4 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: | 76 guns of various weights of shot |
HMS Imaun was a 76-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. She was built in Bombay, and launched on 10 November 1826 for the Imaun of Muscat, who presented the ship to the Royal Navy on 9 March 1836.[1]
She was placed on harbour service in 1842, and was broken up in 1863.[1]
Notes
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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