HMS Lion (1777)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Lion.
HMS Lion was a 64-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, of the Worcester class, launched on 3 September 1777 at Portsmouth Dockyard.[1]
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HMS Lion | |
History | |
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Great Britain | |
Name | HMS Lion |
Ordered | 12 October 1768 |
Builder | Portsmouth Dockyard |
Laid down | May 1769 |
Launched | 3 September 1777 |
Honours and awards | Participated in: Battle of Grenada |
Fate | Sold for breaking up, 30 November 1837 |
Notes | Sheer hulk from 1816 |
General characteristics [1] | |
Class and type | Worcester-class ship of the line |
Tons burthen | 1378 bm |
Length | 159 ft (48 m) (gundeck) |
Beam | 44 ft 6 in (13.56 m) |
Depth of hold | 19 ft 10 in (6.05 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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