Régulus
Sunk
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| War | Napoleonic Wars |
74-gun ship. Aground at the Basque Roads, she held out against attack for two weeks and was got off.
Armament and specifications
Armament
74 guns
- Lower gun deck: 28 × 36 pdr guns
- Upper gun deck: 30 × 18 pdr guns
- Forecastle and Quarterdeck: 16 × 8 pdr guns
| Builder | Lorient |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 2 November 1801 |
| Launched | 12 April 1805 |
| Commissioned | 15 April 1805 |
| Displacement | 3,069 tonneaux |
| Length | 55.87 m (183 ft 4 in) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
12 April 1805
Battle of the Basque Roads
Damaged
11–24 April 1809
Aground for two weeks
Fate
Sunk
Burned and scuttled 7 April 1814