HMS Fortitude
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
74-gun ship, Hyde Parker's flagship at the Dogger Bank.
Armament and specifications
Armament
74 guns
- Gundeck: 28 × 32-pounder guns
- Upper gundeck: 28 × 18-pounder guns
- Quarterdeck: 14 × 9-pounder guns
- Forecastle: 4 × 9-pounder guns
| Builder | Randall, Rotherhithe |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 4 March 1778 |
| Launched | 23 March 1780 |
| Length | 168 ft (51 m) (gundeck) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
23 March 1780
Battle of the Dogger Bank
Damaged
5 August 1781
Hyde Parker's flagship
Battle of Cape Spartel
Survived
20 October 1782
Fate
Survived
Broken up, 1820