HMS Atlas (1782)

HMS Atlas was a 98-gun second-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 13 February 1782. She was a Duke-class ship of the line built at Chatham Dockyard by Nicholas Phillips.

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

Atlas the plan includes pencil alterations dated 1802 for cutting her down to 74-gun two-decker third rate
History
Great Britain
NameHMS Atlas
Ordered5 August 1777
BuilderChatham Dockyard
Laid down1 October 1777
Launched13 February 1782
FateBroken up, 1821
General characteristics
Class and typeDuke-class ship of the line
Tons burthen1950 bm
Length177 ft 6 in (54.10 m) (gundeck)
Beam50 ft (15 m)
Depth of hold21 ft 2 in (6.45 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 98 guns:
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32-pounders
  • Middle gundeck: 30 × 18-pounders
  • Upper gundeck: 30 × 12-pounders
  • Quarterdeck: 8 × 12-pounders
  • Forecastle: 2 × 12-pounders
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