HMS Duke (1739)

HMS Duke was an 8-gun fireship of the Royal Navy. She was acquired for service in 1739, having previously been a merchant vessel, and served in the War of Jenkins' Ear and the War of the Austrian Succession, being expended in a naval operation in 1742.

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

Duke
History
Great Britain
NameHMS Duke
Acquired22 June 1739
FateExpended on 14 June 1742
General characteristics
Class and type8-gun fireship
Tons burthen19925⁄94 bm
Length
  • 83 ft 1 in (25.3 m) (overall)
  • 66 ft 8 in (20.3 m) (keel)
Beam23 ft 9.5 in (7.3 m)
Depth of hold11 ft 1 in (3.38 m)
Complement45
Armament
  • 8 × 6pdrs
  • 6 or 8 x ½pdr swivels
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