HMS Formidable
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Second rate |
| Guns | 90 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
90-gun second rate. Palliser's flagship at Ushant and Rodney's at the Saintes, where she led the break through the French line.
Armament and specifications
Armament
90 guns
- Gundeck: 28 × 32-pounder guns
- Middle gundeck: 30 × 18-pounder guns
- Upper gundeck: 30 × 12-pounder guns
- Forecastle: 2 × 9-pounder guns
98 guns
- Quarter deck: 8 × 12-pounder guns
| Builder | Chatham Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | November 1768 |
| Launched | 20 August 1777 |
| Length | 177 ft 6 in (54.10 m) (gundeck) |
| Complement | 750 officers and men |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
20 August 1777
First Battle of Ushant
Survived
27 July 1778
Palliser's flagship, in the rear
Battle of the Saintes
Survived
12 April 1782
Rodney's flagship; led the break through the line
Fate
Survived
Broken up, 1813