French ship Argonaute (1781)

The Argonaute was a 74-gun ship of the line of the French Navy, lead ship of her class.

History
France
NameArgonaute
NamesakeArgonaut
BuilderRochefort
Laid downAugust 1779
Launched5 June 1781
In serviceDecember 1781
Out of service1795
FateBroken up
General characteristics
Class and typeArgonaute class ship of the line
Displacement1500 tonnes
Length55.2 m (181 ft)
Beam14.3 m (47 ft)
Draught7.4 m (24 ft)
PropulsionSail
Armament
  • 74 guns:
  • 28 36-pounders
  • 30 18-pounders
  • 16 8-pounders
  • Later rasé to 52
ArmourTimber
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