HMS Romney
Sunk
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fourth rate |
| Guns | 50 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
50-gun ship, at Porto Praya. Commodore Johnstone's flagship at Porto Praya. Wrecked off the Texel in November 1804.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Upper deck: 22 × 12-pounder guns
- Lower deck: 22 × 24-pounder guns
- QD: 4 × 6-pounder guns
- Fc: 2 × 6-pounder guns
| Builder | Woolwich Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 1 October 1759 |
| Launched | 8 July 1762 |
| Length | 146 ft (44.5 m) (overall) 120 ft 10 in (36.8 m) (keel) |
| Complement | 350 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
8 July 1762
Battle of Porto Praya
Survived
16 April 1781
Johnstone's flagship
Fate
Sunk
Lost on 19 November 1804