Alcide
Sunk
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| War | French Revolutionary Wars |
Ship of the line, the rearmost of the French fleet at the Hyères Islands in July 1795. Cut off and forced to strike, she caught fire and blew up; some 300 of her crew were saved by British boats, but her captain and about as many others died.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 74 guns of various weights of shot, later upgraded to 78
| Builder | Rochefort |
|---|---|
| Laid down | July 1781 |
| Launched | 25 May 1782 |
| Displacement | 3,000 tonneaux |
| Length | 55.2 m (181 ft) |
| Complement | 600 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
25 May 1782
13 July 1795
Struck, caught fire and blew up