Sagittaire
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fourth rate |
| Guns | 50 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
50-gun ship, at St Lucia, Grenada and St Kitts. She captured HMS Experiment off Savannah in 1779. Sold in 1790.
Armament and specifications
Armament
50 guns
- Gun deck: 24 × 24-pounder guns
- Upper gun deck: 26 × 12-pounder guns
56 guns
- Gun deck: 24 × 18-pounder guns
- Castles: 6 × 6-pounder guns
| Builder | Toulon |
|---|---|
| Laid down | January 1759 |
| Launched | 8 August 1761 |
| Displacement | 1800 tonneaux |
| Length | 47.8 metres |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
8 August 1761
Battle of St Lucia
Survived
15 December 1778
Battle of Grenada
Survived
6 July 1779
Battle of St Kitts (Frigate Bay)
Survived
25–26 January 1782
Fate
Survived
Sold 1790