For other ships of the same name, see HMS Prince George.
| HMS Prince George (1772) | |
|---|---|
| Career (UK) |  |
| Name: | HMS Prince George |
| Ordered: | 11 June 1766 |
| Builder: | Chatham Dockyard |
| Laid down: | 18 May 1767 |
| Launched: | 31 August 1772 |
| Honours and awards: |
Participated in: |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1839 |
| Notes: | Sheer hulk from 1832 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class & type: | Barfleur-class ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1955 Long ton (1986.4 tonnes) |
| 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 |
| Armament: |
90 guns:
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HMS Prince George was a 90-gun second rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 31 August 1772 at Chatham. During her career, she was upgraded to a 98-gun ship, through the addition of eight 12 pdr guns to her quarterdeck.[1]
In 1780, Prince George was part of Rodney's fleet at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent. She took part in the Battle of the Saintes in 1782, and the Battle of Groix in 1795.
Prince George was converted to serve as a sheer hulk in 1832, and was broken up in 1839.[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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