Diomède
Wrecked
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| War | Napoleonic Wars |
74-gun ship, driven ashore with Impérial at San Domingo and burned by the British.
Armament and specifications
Armament
74 guns
- Lower gun deck: 28 × 36-pounder long guns
- Upper gun deck: 30 × 18-pounder long guns
Forecastle and quarterdeck
- 16 × 8-pounder long guns
- 4 × 36-pounder carronades
| Launched | 1 August 1799 as Union |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,069 tonneaux |
| Length | 55.87 metres (183.3 ft) (172 pied) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
1 August 1799 as Union
Battle of San Domingo
Wrecked
6 February 1806
Run ashore and burned