HMS Prince of Orange (1734)
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name: | HMS Prince of Orange |
| Ordered: | 5 May 1729 |
| Builder: | Deptford Dockyard |
| Launched: | 5 September 1734 |
| Fate: | Sold, 1810 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type: | 1719 Establishment 70-gun third rate ship of the line |
| Tons burthen: | 1,128 long tons (1,146.1 t) |
| Length: | 151 ft (46 m) (gundeck) |
| Beam: | 41 ft 6 in (12.65 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 17 ft 4 in (5.28 m) |
| Propulsion: | Sails |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
| Armament: |
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HMS Prince of Orange was a 70-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built to the 1719 Establishment at Deptford Dockyard, and launched on 5 September 1734.[1]
In 1748, Prince of Orange was cut down to a 60-gun ship, a role in which it remained until being converted into a sheer hulk in 1772. After nearly 40 years service in this capacity, it was finally sold out of the navy in 1810.[1] The 'Prince of Orange' was part of the British Fleet at the capture of Louisbourg in 1758. David Ramsay, fur trader, revolutionary War soldier, and Indian-killer was a crew member of Prince of Orange at both the battle of Louisbourg and battle of Quebec.
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References
- Lavery, Brian (2003) The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850. Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.
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