HMS America
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 64 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
64-gun ship, at Ushant in 1778, Cape Henry, the Chesapeake, St Kitts and the Saintes. Broken up in 1807.
Armament and specifications
Armament
64 guns
- Gundeck: 26 × 24-pounders
- Upper gundeck: 26 × 18-pounders
- Quarterdeck: 10 × 4-pounders
- Forecastle: 2 × 9-pounders
| Builder | Deptford Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Launched | 5 August 1777 |
| Length | 159 ft 6 in (48.62 m) (gundeck) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
5 August 1777
First Battle of Ushant
Survived
27 July 1778
Battle of Cape Henry
Survived
16 March 1781
Battle of the Chesapeake
Survived
5 September 1781
Battle of St Kitts (Frigate Bay)
Survived
25–26 January 1782
Battle of the Saintes
Survived
12 April 1782
Fate
Survived
Broken up, 1807