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French ship Foudroyant (1724)

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History
French Navy EnsignFrance
NameFoudroyant
BuilderBrest
Laid downJanuary 1723
LaunchedApril 1724
General characteristics
Class and typeFirst-rate ship of the line
Tons burthen2400 tonnes
Length56.5 m (185 ft)
Beam15.3 m (50 ft)
Draught7.8 m (26 ft)
Armament110
Armourtimber

The Foudroyant was a first-rate ship of the line of the French Royal Navy, designed by Hélie.

Foudroyant never took to sea, and was broken up between 1742 and 1743.

References

  • Dictionnaire de la flotte de guerre française, Jean-Michel Roche