HMS America
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fourth rate |
| Guns | 60 guns |
| War | Seven Years' War |
Ship of the line at Lagos.
Armament and specifications
Armament
60 guns
- Gundeck: 24 × 24-pounders
- Upper gundeck: 26 × 12-pounders
- Quarterdeck: 8 × 6-pounders
- Forecastle: 2 × 6-pounders
| Builder | Wells & Stanton, Rotherhithe |
|---|---|
| Laid down | December 1755 |
| Launched | 21 May 1757 |
| Commissioned | April 1757 |
| Length | 154 ft 0 in (46.94 m) (gundeck) 127 ft 5 in (38.84 m) (keel) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
21 May 1757
Battle of Lagos
Survived
18–19 August 1759
Fate
Survived
Broken up at Plymouth Dockyard, 1771