Rodney-class ship of the line
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Class overview | |
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Name | Rodney |
Operators | ![]() |
Preceded by | Template:Sclass- |
Succeeded by | Template:Sclass- |
In service | 28 June 1839 - 1956 |
Completed | 3 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Ship of the line |
Length |
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Beam | 54 ft 5 in (16.6 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Armament |
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Notes | Ships in class include: Rodney, Nile, London |
The Rodney-class ships of the line were a class of 3 two-deck 90-gun second rates, designed for the Royal Navy by Sir Robert Seppings.
Ships
- Builder: Pembroke Dockyard
- Ordered:
- Launched: 18 June 1833
- Fate: Broken up, 1882
- Builder: Plymouth Dockyard
- Ordered:
- Launched: 28 June 1839
- Fate: Burnt, 1956
- Builder: Chatham Dockyard
- Ordered:
- Launched: 28 September 1840
- Fate: Sold, 1884
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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