HMS Lion
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 64 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
64-gun ship, at Grenada. Dismasted at Grenada, she ran before the wind all the way to Jamaica. In 1792 she carried Lord Macartney's embassy to China. Sold in 1837.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Gundeck: 26 × 24-pounder guns
- Upper gundeck: 26 × 18-pounder guns
- QD: 10 × 4-pounder guns
- Fc: 2 × 9-pounder guns
| Builder | Portsmouth Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | May 1769 |
| Launched | 3 September 1777 |
| Length | 159 ft (48 m) (gundeck) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
3 September 1777
Battle of Grenada
Damaged
6 July 1779
Dismasted; drifted away and made for Jamaica
Fate
Survived
Sold for breaking up, 30 November 1837