Roland
Wrecked
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 64 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
64-gun ship, at Ushant in 1778. Destroyed by fire in February 1779.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 26 × 24-pounder long guns
- 28 × 12-pounder long guns
- 10 × 6-pounder long guns
| Builder | Brest |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 22 January 1770 |
| Launched | 14 February 1771 |
| Commissioned | September 1771 |
| Displacement | 2084 tonneaux |
| Length | 50.2 metres |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
14 February 1771
First Battle of Ushant
Survived
27 July 1778
Fate
Wrecked
Destroyed by fire 28 February 1779