HMS Edgar (1758)

HMS Edgar was a 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 16 November 1758 at Rotherhithe. The physician Thomas Denman served on Edgar until 1763. She was sunk as a breakwater in 1774.

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

History
Great Britain
NameHMS Edgar
Ordered19 April 1756
BuilderRandall, Rotherhithe
Launched16 November 1758
CommissionedDecember 1758
FateSunk as a breakwater, 1774
General characteristics
Class and typeEdgar-class ship of the line
Tons burthen1297 42⁄94 bm
Length154 ft (47 m) (gundeck)
Beam43 ft 6 in (13.26 m)
Depth of hold18 ft 4 in (5.59 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 60 guns:
  • Gundeck: 24 × 24 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 26 × 12 pdrs
  • Quarterdeck: 8 × 6 pdrs
  • Forecastle: 2 × 6 pdrs
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