HMS Magnificent (1806)

HMS Magnificent was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 30 August 1806 at Blackwall Yard, captained by Rear-Admiral William Lloyd Towns.[1]

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Magnificent.

History
Royal Navy EnsignUnited Kingdom
NameHMS Magnificent
Ordered31 January 1805
BuilderPerry, Wells & Green, Blackwall
Laid downApril 1805
Launched30 August 1806
FateSold, 1843
General characteristics [1]
Class and typeRepulse-class ship of the line
Tons burthen1732 3⁄94 (bm))
Length174 ft (53 m) (gundeck)
Beam47 ft 4 in (14.43 m)
Depth of hold20 ft (6.1 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 74 guns:
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 28 × 18 pdrs
  • Quarterdeck: 4 × 12 pdrs, 10 × 32 pdr carronades
  • Forecastle: 4 × 12 pdrs, 2 × 32 pdr carronades
  • Poop deck: 6 × 18 pdr carronades

She was hulked in 1825, and eventually sold out of the service in 1843.[1]

Notes
  1. Lavery, Ships of the Line vol.1, p188.

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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