HMS Cumberland (1739)

HMS Cumberland was an 8-gun fire ship, previously the civilian vessel Alex Roberts. She was purchased in 1739 and was broken up by 1742 after service in the War of the Austrian Succession.

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

History
Great Britain
NameHMS Cumberland
Acquired29 June 1739
RenamedAcquired as Alex Roberts
FateBroken up in March 1742
General characteristics
TypeFireship
Tons burthen181 13⁄94 bm
Length
  • 79 ft (24 m) (gundeck)
  • 62 ft 9.25 in (19.1326 m) (keel)
Beam23 ft 3.5 in (7.099 m)
Depth of hold11 ft 4 in (3.45 m)
Complement45
Armament
  • 8 × 6-pounder guns
  • 6 or 8 × ½-pounder swivels
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