French ship Hector (1755)

Hector was a 74-gun ship of the line of the French Navy, lead ship of her class. Hector was launched in 1755 and fought in the American Revolutionary War during which she captured two ships of the British Royal Navy on 14 August 1778. In 1782, the ship was captured by the Royal Navy at the Battle of the Saintes in 1782. Taken into service by the Royal Navy, the vessel was renamed HMS Hector. On 5 September 1782. HMS Hector fought two French frigates. Severely damaged during the battle, and by a hurricane that followed later in September, Hector sank on 4 October 1782.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Hector.
History
France
NameHector
Ordered2 July 1751
BuilderToulon >
Laid down23 July 1752
Launched23 July 1755
In serviceJune 1756
Stricken3 October 1782
CapturedApril 1782
Great Britain
NameHector
AcquiredApril 1782 by capture
FateDamaged in battle September 1782. Sunk October 1782.
General characteristics
Class and typeHector-class ship of the line
Displacement1,450 tonnes
Length53.3 m (175 ft)
Beam14 m (46 ft)
Draught7.1 m (23 ft)
PropulsionSail
Armament74 guns
ArmourTimber
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