HMS Brunswick
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 |
| War | French Revolutionary Wars |
74-gun ship. On the Glorious First of June she fell aboard Vengeur du Peuple, their anchors locked together, and the two fought side by side for more than three hours. Her captain, John Harvey, lost a hand and a leg and died of his wounds.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Gundeck: 28 × 32-pdrs
- Upper gundeck: 28 × 18-pdrs
- Quarterdeck: 14 × 9-pdrs
- Forecastle: 4 × 9-pdrs
| Builder | Deptford Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | May 1786 |
| Launched | 30 April 1790 |
| Length | 176 ft 2+1⁄2 in (53.7 m) (gundeck) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
30 April 1790
Glorious First of June
Damaged
28 May – 1 June 1794
Fought Vengeur du Peuple; Captain Harvey mortally wounded
Fate
Survived
Broken up, 1826