HMS Formidable (1777)
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| Name: | HMS Formidable |
| Ordered: | 17 August 1768 |
| Builder: | Chatham Dockyard |
| Laid down: | November 1768 |
| Launched: | 20 August 1777 |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1813 |
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| Class & type: | Barfleur-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1934 bm |
| Length: | 177 ft 6 in (54.10 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 50 ft 3 in (15.32 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 21 ft (6.4 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Complement: | 750 officers and men |
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HMS Formidable was a 90-gun second rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 20 August 1777 at Chatham. During her career, her armament was increased to 98-guns.[1]
In 1782, Formidable served as Admiral Rodney's flagship at the Battle of the Saintes.
She was broken up in 1813.[1]
Citations and 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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