HMS Jupiter
Wrecked
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fourth rate |
| Guns | 50 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
50-gun ship, at Porto Praya. Wrecked in Vigo Bay in December 1808.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Lower deck: 22 × 24-pounder guns
- Upper deck: 22 × 12-pounder guns
- QD: 4 × 6-pounder guns
- Fc: 2 × 6-pounder guns
| Builder | John Randall & Co, Rotherhithe |
|---|---|
| Laid down | July 1776 |
| Launched | 13 May 1778 |
| Length | 146 ft 1+1⁄2 in (44.5 m) (overall) 119 ft 8 in (36.5 m) (keel) |
| Complement | 350 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.