Ajax
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 64 |
| War | American War of Independence |
64-gun ship, in all five of Suffren's battles; Suffren shifted his flag to her at Providien. Her captain was killed at Cuddalore. Struck off in 1786.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 64 guns
| Builder | Lorient |
|---|---|
| Laid down | December 1772 |
| Launched | 14 January 1774 |
| Displacement | 2,250 tonneaux |
| Length | 51.2 metres |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
14 January 1774
Battle of Sadras
Survived
17 February 1782
Battle of Providien
Survived
12 April 1782
Suffren's flagship after Héros was disabled
Battle of Negapatam
Survived
6 July 1782
Dismasted the night before; not engaged
Battle of Trincomalee
Survived
3 September 1782
Battle of Cuddalore
Damaged
20 June 1783
Captain Dupas de la Mancelière killed
Fate
Survived
Broken up 1801