HMS Goliath (1781)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Goliath.
HMS Goliath was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line in the Royal Navy. She was built by Adam Hayes at Deptford Dockyard and launched on 19 October 1781.[3] She was present at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, Battle of the Nile, and Battle of Copenhagen. She was broken up in 1815.
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Goliath | |
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Great Britain | |
Name | HMS Goliath |
Ordered | 21 February 1778 |
Builder | Deptford Dockyard |
Laid down | 10 April 1779 |
Launched | 19 October 1781 |
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Fate | Broken up, 1815 |
General characteristics [3] | |
Class and type | Arrogant-class ship of the line |
Tons burthen | 1604 bm |
Length | 168 ft (51 m) (gundeck) |
Beam | 46 ft 9 in (14.25 m) |
Depth of hold | 19 ft 9 in (6.02 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
Complement | 584 officers and men |
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