HMS Jersey
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fourth rate |
| Guns | 60 guns |
| War | Seven Years' War |
Ship of the line at Lagos. Later a prison hulk at New York in the American War of Independence, where thousands of American prisoners died aboard her.
Armament and specifications
Armament
60 guns
- Gundeck: 24 × 24-pdrs
- Upper gundeck: 26 × 9-pdrs
- Quarterdeck: 8 × 6-pdrs
- Forecastle: 2 × 6-pdrs
| Builder | Plymouth Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Launched | 14 June 1736 |
| Length | 144 ft (43.9 m) (gundeck) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
14 June 1736
Battle of Lagos
Survived
18–19 August 1759
Fate
Survived
Abandoned and burned to prevent capture, 1783