HMS Prince
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Second rate |
| Guns | 98 |
| Wars | French Revolutionary Wars, Napoleonic Wars |
98-gun second rate. A slow sailer, she came into action late at Trafalgar and set fire to the French Achille.
Armament and specifications
Armament
98 guns
- Gundeck: 28 × 32 pdrs
- Middle gundeck: 30 × 18 pdrs
- Upper gundeck: 30 × 12 pdrs
- Quarterdeck: 8 × 12 pdrs
- Forecastle: 2 × 12 pdrs
| Builder | Woolwich Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 1 January 1782 |
| Launched | 4 July 1788 |
| Length | 177 ft 6 in (54.10 m) (gundeck) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
4 July 1788
Battle of Groix
Survived
23 June 1795 · French Revolutionary Wars
Not engaged
Battle of Trafalgar
Survived
21 October 1805 · Napoleonic Wars
Set the French Achille on fire
Fate
Survived
Broken up, 1837