HMS Eagle
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fourth rate |
| Guns | 60 guns |
| War | War of the Austrian Succession |
Ship of the line under the young George Brydges Rodney at the Second Battle of Cape Finisterre.
Armament and specifications
Armament
58 guns
- Gundeck: 24 × 24 pdrs
- Upper gundeck: 24 × 12 pdrs
- Quarterdeck: 8 × 6 pdrs
- Forecastle: 2 × 6 pdrs
| Builder | John Barnard, Harwich |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2 December 1745 |
| Length | 147 ft (44.8 m) (gundeck) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
2 December 1745
Second Battle of Cape Finisterre
Survived
25 October 1747
George Brydges Rodney
Fate
Survived
Sold, 1767