Provence
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 64 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
64-gun ship, at St Lucia, Grenada and Cape Henry. Paid for by the Estates of Provence. Her captain, Desmichels de Champorcin, was killed at Grenada. Broken up in 1786.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 64 guns
| Builder | Toulon |
|---|---|
| Laid down | May 1762 |
| Launched | 29 April 1763 |
| Displacement | 23,200 tonneaux |
| Length | 59.7 m (195 ft 10 in) |
| Complement | 556 men |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
29 April 1763
Battle of St Lucia
Survived
15 December 1778
Battle of Grenada
Survived
6 July 1779
Captain Victor-Louis Desmichels de Champorcin killed
Battle of Cape Henry
Survived
16 March 1781
Fate
Survived
Broken up 1786