Argonaute
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
74-gun ship, lead ship of her class, joined Suffren in 1783 and fought at Cuddalore.
Armament and specifications
Armament
74 guns
- 28 × 36-pounders
- 30 × 18-pounders
- 16 × 8-pounders
- Later razéed to 52
| Builder | Rochefort |
|---|---|
| Laid down | August 1779 |
| Launched | 5 June 1781 |
| Displacement | 2,943 tonneaux |
| Length | 55.2 m (181 ft 1 in) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.