Scipion
Damaged
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Second rate |
| Guns | 80 guns |
| War | Greek War of Independence |
Ship of the line at Navarino, where a burning fireship drifted against her bow; Trident and British boats helped save her.
Armament and specifications
Armament
74 guns
- Lower gun deck: 28 × 36 pdr guns
- Upper gun deck: 30 × 18 pdr guns
- Forecastle and Quarterdeck: 16–28 × 8 pdr guns and 36 pdr carronades
| Launched | 5 September 1813 |
|---|---|
| Commissioned | 1813 |
| Displacement | 3,069 tonneaux |
| Length | 55.87 m (183 ft 4 in) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
5 September 1813
Battle of Navarino
Damaged
20 October 1827
Pierre Bernard Milius; set on fire by a fireship
Fate
Damaged
Broken up