Artésien
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 64 |
| War | American War of Independence |
64-gun ship paid for by the Estates of Artois. At Martinique in 1780, at Porto Praya, where her captain was killed, and in all five of Suffren's battles. A sheer hulk from 1785.
Armament and specifications
Armament
64 guns
- 26 24-pounders
- 28 12-pounders
- 10 6-pounders
Armour
- timber
| Builder | Joseph Ollivier |
|---|---|
| Laid down | Brest, 1764 |
| Launched | 7 March 1765 |
| Displacement | 2084 tonneaux |
| Length | 47 m (154 ft) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
7 March 1765
First Battle of Ushant
Survived
27 July 1778
Battle of Grenada
Survived
6 July 1779
Battle of Martinique
Survived
17 April 1780
Battle of Porto Praya
Survived
16 April 1781
Captain Cardaillac killed
Battle of Sadras
Survived
17 February 1782
Battle of Providien
Survived
12 April 1782
Battle of Negapatam
Survived
6 July 1782
Battle of Trincomalee
Survived
3 September 1782
Battle of Cuddalore
Survived
20 June 1783
Fate
Survived
Shear hulk