HMS Adamant
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fourth rate |
| Guns | 50 guns |
| Wars | American War of Independence, French Revolutionary Wars |
50-gun ship, at Cape Henry. Broken up in 1814.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Lower deck: 22 × 24-pounders
- Upper deck: 22 × 12-pounders
- Quarter deck: 4 × 6-pounders
- Forecastle: 2 × 6-pounders
| Builder | Peter Baker, Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 6 September 1777 |
| Launched | 24 January 1780 |
| Length | 146 ft 3 in (44.6 m) (overall) 120 ft (36.6 m) (keel) |
| Complement | 350 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
24 January 1780
Battle of Cape Henry
Survived
16 March 1781 · American War of Independence
Battle of Camperdown
Survived
11 October 1797 · French Revolutionary Wars
Fate
Survived
Broken up in June 1814