Scipion
Wrecked
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
74-gun ship, at Fort Royal, the Chesapeake, St Kitts and the Saintes. Chased by HMS London and Torbay in October 1782, she beat off London but ran aground in Samaná Bay and was lost.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 74 to 78 guns of various weights of shot
| Launched | 17 September 1778 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,943 tonneaux |
| Length | 53.8 m (177 ft) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
17 September 1778
Battle of Fort Royal
Survived
29 April 1781
Battle of the Chesapeake
Survived
5 September 1781
Battle of St Kitts (Frigate Bay)
Survived
25–26 January 1782
Battle of the Saintes
Survived
12 April 1782
Fate
Wrecked
Ran aground 1782