Solitaire
Captured
French Navy, then Royal Navy
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 64 |
| War | American War of Independence |
Service
| 1774–1782 | Solitaire | |
| from 1782 | Solitaire Captured by Ruby off Barbados |
64-gun ship, at Ushant in 1778, Martinique in 1780 and the Chesapeake. Captured by HMS Ruby off Barbados in December 1782. Sold in 1790.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 26×24-pounder long guns
- 28×12-pounder long guns
- 10×6-pounder long guns
| Launched | 22 October 1774 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2250 tonneaux |
| Length | 51 metres |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
22 October 1774
First Battle of Ushant
Survived
27 July 1778
Battle of Martinique
Survived
17 April 1780
Battle of the Chesapeake
Survived
5 September 1781
Fate
Captured
Sold, 1790