HMS Poictiers (1809)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Poictiers.
HMS Poictiers was a 74-gun Royal Navy third rate. This ship of the line was launched on 9 December 1809 at Upnor. During the War of 1812 she was part of the blockade of the United States. She was broken up in 1857.
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Poictiers | |
History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Poictiers |
Ordered | 1 October 1806 |
Builder | King, Upnor |
Laid down | August 1807 |
Launched | 9 December 1809 |
Fate | Broken up, 1857 |
General characteristics [1][2] | |
Class and type | Vengeur-class ship of the line |
Tons burthen | 17643⁄94 (bm) |
Length |
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Beam | 47 ft 9+1⁄2 in (14.6 m) |
Depth of hold | 21 ft 1 in (6.4 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
Complement | 590 |
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