For other ships of the same name, see HMS Veteran.
| HMS Veteran (1787) | |
|---|---|
| Career (UK) |  |
| Name: | HMS Veteran |
| Ordered: | 3 August 1780 |
| Builder: | Fabian, East Cowes |
| Laid down: | July 1781 |
| Launched: | 14 August 1787 |
| Honours and awards: |
Participated in: |
| Fate: | Broken up, 1816 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class & type: | 64-gun third rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1397 Long ton (1419.4 tonnes) |
| Length: | 160 ft 6 in (48.92 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 44 ft 6 in (13.56 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 19 ft 5 in (5.92 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
64 guns:
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HMS Veteran was a 64-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 14 August 1787 at East Cowes. She was designed by Sir Edward Hunt, and was the only ship built to her draught.[1]
In 1801, Veteran was present at the Battle of Copenhagen, as part of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker's reserve fleet.
She was broken up in 1816.[1]
Notes[]
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.
The original article can be found at HMS Veteran (1787) and the edit history here.