HMS Vanguard (1787)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Vanguard.
Not to be confused with Vanguard (1799 ship).
HMS Vanguard was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 6 March 1787 at Deptford.[1] She was the sixth vessel to bear the name.
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1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breadth for Vanguard courtesy of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London | |
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Great Britain | |
Name | HMS Vanguard |
Ordered | 9 December 1779 |
Builder | Deptford Dockyard |
Laid down | 16 October 1782 |
Launched | 6 March 1787 |
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Fate | Broken up, 1821 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Arrogant-class ship of the line |
Tons burthen | 160941⁄94 bm |
Length | 168 ft 0 in (51.21 m) (gundeck) |
Beam | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) |
Depth of hold | 19 ft 9 in (6.02 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
Complement | 600 |
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In December 1797, Captain Edward Berry was appointed flag captain, flying Rear Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson's flag.