HMS Zealous
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| War | French Revolutionary Wars |
74-gun ship under Samuel Hood, at Santa Cruz de Tenerife. At the Nile she followed Goliath round the head of the French line and took Guerrier, the first French ship to strike.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Gundeck: 28 × 32-pounder guns
- Upper gundeck: 28 × 18-pounder guns
- Quarterdeck: 14 × 9-pounder guns
- Forecastle: 4 × 9-pounder guns
| Builder | Barnard, Deptford |
|---|---|
| Laid down | December 1782 |
| Launched | 25 June 1785 |
| Length | 168 ft (51 m) (gundeck) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
25 June 1785
Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Survived
22–25 July 1797
Battle of the Nile
Survived
1–3 August 1798
Took Guerrier
Fate
Survived
Broken up, December 1816