HMS Glory (1788)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Glory.
HMS Glory was a 98-gun second-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 5 July 1788 at Plymouth.
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HMS Glory (center) in company with HMS Valiant | |
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Great Britain | |
Name | HMS Glory |
Ordered | 16 July 1774 |
Builder | Plymouth Dockyard |
Laid down | 7 April 1775 |
Launched | 5 July 1788 |
Honours and awards |
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Fate | Broken up, 1825 |
General characteristics [1] | |
Class and type | Duke-class ship of the line |
Tons burthen | 194417⁄94 bm |
Length |
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Beam | 50 ft 1+3⁄8 in (15.3 m) |
Depth of hold | 21 ft 2 in (6.45 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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