HMS Rippon
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fourth rate |
| Guns | 60 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
60-gun ship, Commodore Sir Edward Vernon's flagship off Pondicherry in 1778. On harbour service from 1801, broken up in 1808.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Gundeck: 24 × 24-pounder guns
- Upper gundeck: 26 × 12-pounder guns
- QD: 8 × 6-pounder guns
- Fc: 2 × 6-pounder guns
| Builder | Woolwich Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Launched | 20 January 1758 |
| Length | 155 ft (47.2 m) (gundeck) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
20 January 1758
Action off Pondicherry
Survived
10 August 1778
Vernon's flagship
Fate
Survived
Broken up, 1808