Flamand
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fourth rate |
| Guns | 56 |
| War | American War of Independence |
56-gun ship paid for by the Estates of Flanders, in all five of Suffren's battles. Her captain, Périer de Salvert, was killed at Cuddalore. Broken up in 1785.
Armament and specifications
Armament
56 guns
- 24 × 36-pounder long guns
- 26 × 18-pounder long guns
- 6 × 8-pounder long guns
| Builder | Bordeaux |
|---|---|
| Laid down | October 1763 |
| Launched | 11 May 1765 |
| Displacement | 2005 tonneaux |
| Length | 50.7 m (166 ft 4 in) |
| Complement | 560 men |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
11 May 1765
Battle of Sadras
Survived
17 February 1782
Battle of Providien
Survived
12 April 1782
Battle of Negapatam
Survived
6 July 1782
Battle of Trincomalee
Survived
3 September 1782
Battle of Cuddalore
Damaged
20 June 1783
Captain Périer de Salvert killed
Fate
Survived
Broken up 1785