HMS Formidable
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Title
HMS Formidable
Description
The HMS Formidable was a 90 gun ship of the line which was used as Admiral George Rodney’s flagship.
Creator
Daniel Scotland
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HMS Formidable – Admiral Rodney’s Flagship
HMS Formidable (1777) (2nd)
2nd Rate 90-gun
This the second ship to carry the name HMS Formidable. It was a second rate, 90-gun, ship-of-the-line. Built at Chatham Dockyard, launched 20-Aug-1777, 178ft long, 50ft wide and of 1,945 tons builders measurement. During her career, her armament was increased to 98-guns Re-rated as a third rate, 74-gun ship-of-the-line, 1813. Broken up at Chatham Sep-1813.
Won the Battle Honour: The Saints 1782.
Citation
Daniel Scotland, “HMS Formidable,” Battle of the Saints, accessed May 14, 2024, https://navalmechanicsofthebattleofdominica.omeka.net/items/show/7.