HMS Queen
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Second rate |
| Guns | 98 guns |
| Wars | American War of Independence, French Revolutionary Wars |
98-gun second rate, at Ushant in 1778 and Cape Spartel. She fought at the Glorious First of June. Broken up in 1821.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Gundeck: 28 × 32-pounder guns
- Middle gundeck: 30 × 18-pounder guns
- Upper gundeck: 30 × 12-pounder guns
- Forecastle: 2 × 9-pounder guns
| Builder | Woolwich Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Launched | 18 September 1769 |
| Length | 177 ft 6 in (54.1 m) (gundeck) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
18 September 1769
First Battle of Ushant
Survived
27 July 1778 · American War of Independence
Harland's flagship, in the van
Battle of Cape Spartel
Survived
20 October 1782 · American War of Independence
Alexander Hood's flagship
Glorious First of June
Damaged
28 May – 1 June 1794 · French Revolutionary Wars
Rear-Admiral Gardner's flagship; her captain, John Hutt, mortally wounded
Battle of Groix
Survived
23 June 1795 · French Revolutionary Wars
Vice-Admiral Gardner's flagship
Fate
Survived
Broken up 1821