HMS Preston
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fourth rate |
| Guns | 50 |
| War | American War of Independence |
50-gun ship, at St Lucia and the Dogger Bank. Broken up in 1815.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Gundeck: 22 × 24-pounder guns
- Upper gundeck: 22 × 12-pounder guns
- QD: 4 × 6-pounder guns
- Fc: 2 × 6-pounder guns
| Builder | Deptford Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Launched | 7 February 1757 |
| Length | 150 ft (45.7 m) (gundeck) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
7 February 1757
Battle of St Lucia
Survived
15 December 1778
Commodore Hotham's flagship
Battle of the Dogger Bank
Damaged
5 August 1781
Fate
Survived
Broken up, 1815