HMS Spencer (1800)
British ship of the line (1800–1822 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Spencer.
HMS Spencer was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 10 May 1800 at Bucklers Hard. Her designer was the French émigré shipwright Jean-Louis Barrallier.[3] She served in two major battles, Algeciras Bay and San Domingo, and in a number of other campaigns. She was broken up in 1822.
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Great Britain | |
Name | HMS Spencer |
Ordered | 19 September 1795 |
Builder | Adams, Bucklers Hard |
Laid down | September 1795 |
Launched | 10 May 1800 |
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Fate | Broken up, 1822 |
General characteristics [3] | |
Class and type | 74-gun third-rate ship of the line |
Tons burthen | 1917 (bm) |
Length | 180 ft 10 in (55.12 m) (gundeck) |
Beam | 49 ft 3 in (15.01 m) |
Depth of hold | 21 ft 10 in (6.65 m) |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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