Tonnant
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 80 guns |
| Wars | War of the Austrian Succession, Seven Years' War, American War of Independence |
80-gun ship, at St Lucia and Grenada. Broken up in 1780.
Armament and specifications
Armament
80 guns
- 30 × 36-pounders
- 32 × 18-pounders
- 18 × 8-pounders
Armour
- Timber
| Builder | Toulon |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 18 October 1740 |
| Launched | 17 November 1743 |
| Displacement | 3400 tonneaux |
| Length | 54.6 m (179 ft 2 in) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
17 November 1743
25 October 1747 · War of the Austrian Succession
The Marquis de l'Étenduère
Battle of Quiberon Bay
Escaped
20 November 1759 · Seven Years' War
Escaped to Rochefort
Battle of St Lucia
Survived
15 December 1778 · American War of Independence
Battle of Grenada
Survived
6 July 1779 · American War of Independence
Breugnon's flagship, in the van
Fate
Survived
Broken up November 1780