Sévère
Wrecked
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 64 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
East Indiaman bought for the navy in 1778. At Negapatam her captain, Cillart, struck his colours, but her officers hoisted them again and went on firing; Suffren sent him home. Wrecked at the Cape of Good Hope in January 1784.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 64 guns
| Builder | Lorient |
|---|---|
| Laid down | December 1773 |
| Launched | 17 January 1775 |
| Displacement | 2,250 tonneaux |
| Length | 51.2 metres |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
17 January 1775
Battle of Sadras
Survived
17 February 1782
Battle of Providien
Survived
12 April 1782
Battle of Negapatam
Damaged
6 July 1782
Struck her colours, then fought on
Battle of Trincomalee
Survived
3 September 1782
Battle of Cuddalore
Survived
20 June 1783
Fate
Wrecked
Wrecked 26 January 1784