Gaulois
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| War | French Revolutionary Wars |
Service
| 1792–1797 | Trajan | |
| from 1797 | Gaulois |
74-gun ship, launched at Lorient as Trajan. She joined Villaret's fleet from Nielly's squadron before the Glorious First of June. Renamed Gaulois in 1797; broken up in 1805.
Armament and specifications
Armament
74 guns
- Lower gun deck: 28 × 36 pdr guns
- Upper gun deck: 30 × 18 pdr guns
- Forecastle and Quarterdeck: 16 × 8 pdr guns
| Builder | Lorient |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 17 May 1790 |
| Launched | 24 January 1792 |
| Commissioned | November 1792 |
| 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 as Trajan
24 January 1792
28 May – 1 June 1794
Joined from Nielly's squadron
Renamed Gaulois
December 1797
Fate
Survived
Broken up, 1805