French ship Foudroyant (1724)

The Foudroyant was a first-rate ship of the line of the French Royal Navy, designed by Hélie.

Portrait of Foudroyant by Auguste Mayer
History
France
NameFoudroyant
BuilderBrest
Laid downJanuary 1723
LaunchedApril 1724
General characteristics
Class and typeFirst-rate ship of the line
Tons burthen2400 tonnes
Length56.5 m (185 ft)
Beam15.3 m (50 ft)
Draught7.8 m (26 ft)
Armament110
Armourtimber

Foudroyant never took to sea, and was broken up between 1742 and 1743.

References

  • Dictionnaire de la flotte de guerre française, Jean-Michel Roche


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