Magnanime
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
74-gun ship, at Fort Royal, the Chesapeake, St Kitts and the Saintes. Broken up in 1793.
Armament and specifications
Armament
74 guns
- 28 × 36-pounder long guns
- 30 × 18-pounder long guns
- 16 × 8-pounder long guns
| Builder | Rochefort |
|---|---|
| Laid down | October 1778 |
| Launched | 27 August 1779 |
| 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
27 August 1779
Battle of Fort Royal
Survived
29 April 1781
Battle of the Chesapeake
Survived
5 September 1781
Battle of St Kitts (Frigate Bay)
Survived
25–26 January 1782
Battle of the Saintes
Survived
12 April 1782
Fate
Survived
Broken up 1793