HMS Glatton
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fourth rate |
| Guns | 56 guns |
| War | French Revolutionary Wars |
East Indiaman bought for the navy and armed with carronades. William Bligh's ship at Copenhagen, where Nelson praised him.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- East Indiaman: 26 × 12- & 6-pounder guns.
RN from 1795
- Upper deck – 28 × 32-pounder carronades
- Lower deck – 28 × 68-pounder carronades (later replaced by 18-pounder long guns)
- RN from 1804: 44 guns
| Builder | Wells & Co. of Blackwell |
|---|---|
| Launched | 29 November 1792 |
| Commissioned | April 1795 |
| Complement | East Indiaman: 125. Royal Navy: 343 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
29 November 1792
Battle of Copenhagen
Damaged
2 April 1801
Captain William Bligh
Fate
Survived
Sunk as breakwater, 1830