Bourgogne
Wrecked
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 |
| War | American War of Independence |
74-gun ship, at Fort Royal, the Chesapeake, St Kitts and the Saintes. Wrecked on the coast of Venezuela in February 1783.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Lower deck: 28 × 36-pounder guns
- Upper deck: 30 × 18-pounder guns
- Galliards: 16 × 8-pounder guns
| Builder | Toulon Dyd |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 31 January 1762 |
| Launched | 26 June 1766 |
| Commissioned | November 1767 |
| Displacement | 2900 tonneaux |
| Length | 54.57 m (179 ft 0 in) (gundeck) 47.43 m (155 ft 7 in) (keel) |
| Complement | 840 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
26 June 1766
Battle of Fort Royal
Survived
29 April 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
Wrecked
Wrecked 4 February 1783.