Duc de Bourgogne
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 80 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
80-gun ship, the Chevalier Destouches' flagship at Cape Henry and de Barras's at St Kitts. Condemned at Brest in 1798.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 80 guns
- 30 × 36-pounder guns
- 32 × 18-pounder guns
- 18 × 8-pounder guns
| Builder | Rochefort |
|---|---|
| Laid down | January 1749 |
| Launched | 20 October 1751 |
| Displacement | 3400 tonneaux |
| Length | 56.52 m (185 ft 5 in) |
| Complement | 850, + 8–14 officers |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
20 October 1751
Battle of Cape Henry
Survived
16 March 1781
Destouches' flagship
Battle of St Kitts (Frigate Bay)
Survived
25–26 January 1782
De Barras's flagship
Battle of the Saintes
Survived
12 April 1782
Espinouse's flagship
Fate
Survived
Broken up in 1800-1801