Héros
Captured
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 |
| War | Napoleonic Wars |
74-gun ship, at Trafalgar, where her captain was killed. Escaped to Cádiz and was seized by the Spanish in 1808.
Armament and specifications
Armament
74 guns
- Lower gun deck: 28 × 36 pdr guns
- Upper gun deck: 30 × 18 pdr guns
- Forecastle and Quarterdeck: 16 × 8 pdr guns
| Builder | Rochefort |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 1795 |
| Launched | 10 May 1801 |
| Displacement | 3,069 tonneaux |
| Length | 55.87 m (183 ft 4 in) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
10 May 1801
Battle of Trafalgar
Escaped
21 October 1805
Her captain was killed
Fate
Captured
Broken up at Ferrol, 1839