Illustre
Scuttled
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
74-gun ship, came out to India with Bussy's reinforcements in 1782 and fought at Trincomalee and Cuddalore. Wrecked in a storm in the expedition to Ireland and scuttled in December 1796.
Armament and specifications
Armament
74 guns
- 28 × 36-pounders
- 30 × 18-pounders
- 16 × 8-pounders
| Builder | Rochefort |
|---|---|
| Laid down | August 1779 |
| Launched | 23 February 1781 |
| Displacement | 2,950 tonneaux |
| Length | 55.6 m (182 ft 5 in) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
23 February 1781
Battle of Trincomalee
Damaged
3 September 1782
Most casualties in the French line
Battle of Cuddalore
Survived
20 June 1783
Fate
Scuttled
Scuttled 30 December 1796