HMS Buckingham
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 68 guns |
| War | Seven Years' War |
Ship of the line, flagship of Rear-Admiral Temple West at Minorca.
Armament and specifications
Armament
70 guns
- Gundeck: 26 × 32 pdrs
- Upper deck: 28 × 18 pdrs
- Quarterdeck: 12 × 9 pdrs
- Forecastle: 4 × 9 pdrs
| Builder | John Hollond, Deptford Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 26 January 1746 |
| Launched | 30 April 1751 |
| Commissioned | May 1755 |
| Length | 160 ft 0 in (48.8 m) (gundeck) 131 ft 4 in (40.0 m) (gundeck) |
| Complement | 520 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
30 April 1751
Battle of Minorca
Survived
20 May 1756
Rear-Admiral Temple West
Fate
Survived
Sank, Atlantic Ocean, 11 November 1779