HMS Lancaster (1797)

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History
Royal Navy EnsignUK
NameHMS Lancaster
BuilderRandall, Rotherhithe
Launched29 January 1797
FateSold, 1832
General characteristics [1]
Class and type64-gun third rate ship of the line
Tons burthen1430 tons (1452.9 tonnes)
Length173 ft 6 in (52.88 m) (gundeck)
Beam43 ft 3 in (13.18 m)
Depth of hold19 ft 9 in (6.02 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull rigged ship
Armament64 guns of various weights of shot

HMS Lancaster was a 64-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 29 January 1797 at Rotherhithe. She was designed and built for the Honourable East India Company, but was purchased by the Navy after the start of the French Revolutionary War.[1]

She was sold out of the service in 1832.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p186.

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.