Zélé
Survived
| Type | Ship of the line |
|---|---|
| Rate | Third rate |
| Guns | 74 guns |
| War | American War of Independence |
74-gun ship, at St Lucia, Grenada, Fort Royal, the Chesapeake and St Kitts. Her collision with the Ville de Paris two days before the Saintes, and de Grasse's turn back to cover her, brought on the battle. Broken up in 1806.
Armament and specifications
Armament
74 guns
- Lower gundeck: 28 × 36-pounder long guns
- Upper gundeck: 30 × 24-pounder long guns
Forecastle and quarterdeck
- 16 × 8-pounder long guns
| Builder | Toulon (plans by Coulomb) |
|---|---|
| Laid down | February 1762 |
| Launched | 1 July 1763 |
| Displacement | 2900 tonneaux |
| Length | 55.39 m (181 ft 9 in) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
1 July 1763
Battle of St Lucia
Survived
15 December 1778
Battle of Grenada
Survived
6 July 1779
Battle of Fort Royal
Survived
29 April 1781
Battle of the Chesapeake
Survived
5 September 1781
Battle of St Kitts (Frigate Bay)
Survived
25–26 January 1782
Fate
Survived
Broken up 1806