Hercule
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
74-gun ship, at Martinique in 1780, Fort Royal, the Chesapeake, St Kitts and the Saintes. Her captain, Chadeau de la Clocheterie, was killed at the Saintes. Broken up in 1799.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 74 to 78 guns of various weights of shot
| Launched | 5 October 1778 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,943 tonneaux |
| Length | 53.8 m (176 ft 6 in) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
5 October 1778
Battle of Martinique
Survived
17 April 1780
Battle of Fort Royal
Survived
29 April 1781
Battle of the Chesapeake
Survived
5 September 1781
Battle of St Kitts (Frigate Bay)
Survived
25–26 January 1782
Battle of the Saintes
Survived
12 April 1782
Captain Chadeau de la Clocheterie killed
Fate
Survived
Broken up 1799