Brillant
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 64 |
| War | American War of Independence |
64-gun ship, Tronjoly's flagship off Pondicherry in 1778, then in all five of Suffren's battles. Hulked at Cherbourg in 1787, broken up in 1797.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 26×24-pounder long guns
- 28×12-pounder long guns
- 10×6-pounder long guns
| Builder | Brest |
|---|---|
| Laid down | November 1772 |
| Launched | September 1774 |
| Commissioned | December 1774 |
| Displacement | 2300 tonneaux |
| Length | 51 metres |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
September 1774
Action off Pondicherry
Survived
10 August 1778
Tronjoly's flagship; Tronjoly wounded
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
Broken up 1797