Diadème
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
74-gun ship, at Ushant in 1778, Grenada, Fort Royal, the Chesapeake, St Kitts and the Saintes. Renamed Brutus in 1792; broken up in 1797.
Armament and specifications
Armament
74 guns
- 28 × 36-pounder long guns
- 30 × 18-pounder long guns
- 16 × 8-pounder long guns
Armour
- Timber
| Builder | Brest |
|---|---|
| Laid down | September 1755 |
| Launched | 26 July 1756 |
| Commissioned | November 1756 |
| Displacement | 2800 tonneaux |
| Length | 54.6 m (179 ft 2 in) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
26 July 1756
First Battle of Ushant
Survived
27 July 1778
Battle of Grenada
Survived
6 July 1779
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
Survived
Broken up, 1797