For other ships of the same name, see HMS Dreadnought.
| HMS Dreadnought (1742) | |
|---|---|
| Career (Great Britain) |  |
| Name: | HMS Dreadnought |
| Ordered: | 5 December 1740 |
| Builder: | Wells, Deptford |
| Launched: | 23 June 1742 |
| Fate: | Sold, 1784 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class & type: | 1733 proposals 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1,093 long tons (1,110.5 t) |
| Length: | 144 ft (43.9 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 41 ft 5 in (12.6 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 16 ft 11 in (5.2 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
60 guns:
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HMS Dreadnought was a 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built according to the 1733 proposals of the 1719 Establishment at Deptford, and was launched on 23 June 1742.[1]
Dreadnought served until 1784, when she was sold out of the service.[1]
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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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