Héros
Scuttled
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 |
| War | American War of Independence |
74-gun ship, the Bailli de Suffren's flagship at Porto Praya and in all five of his battles with Hughes. Burned at Toulon by the British when they abandoned the port in 1793.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Lower battery: 28 × 36-pounder guns
- Upper battery: 30 × 18-pounder guns
- Castles: 16 × 8-pounder guns
Armour
- Timber
| Builder | Toulon arsenal |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 1778 |
| Launched | 30 December 1778 |
| Length | 168 ft (51 m) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
30 December 1778
Battle of Porto Praya
Damaged
16 April 1781
Suffren's flagship
Battle of Sadras
Survived
17 February 1782
Suffren's flagship
Battle of Providien
Damaged
12 April 1782
Suffren's flagship, until he moved to Ajax
Battle of Negapatam
Damaged
6 July 1782
Suffren's flagship
Battle of Trincomalee
Damaged
3 September 1782
Suffren's flagship; dismasted and towed by Sphinx
Battle of Cuddalore
Survived
20 June 1783
Fate
Scuttled
Scuttled by fire on 18 December 1793