HMS Hercules
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| Wars | Seven Years' War, American War of Independence |
74-gun ship, at the Saintes. Sold in 1784.
Armament and specifications
Armament
74 guns
- Lower gundeck: 28 × 32 pdrs
- Upper gundeck: 28 × 18 pdrs
- Quarter deck: 14 × 9 pdrs
- Forecastle: 4 × 9 pdrs
| Builder | Deptford Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Launched | 15 March 1759 |
| Length | 166 ft 6 in (50.75 m) (gundeck) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
15 March 1759
Battle of Quiberon Bay
Survived
20 November 1759 · Seven Years' War
William Fortescue
Battle of the Saintes
Survived
12 April 1782 · American War of Independence
Fate
Survived
Sold out of the service, 1784