HMS Illustrious (1789)

HMS Illustrious was a 74-gun third rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 7 July 1789 at Bucklers Hard under the direction of Henry Adams. She participated in the Battle of Genoa after which she was wrecked.

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

Model of HMS Illustrious at Buckler's Hard
History
Great Britain
NameHMS Illustrious
Ordered31 December 1781
BuilderHenry Adams, Bucklers Hard
Laid downSeptember 1784
Launched7 July 1789
FateWrecked, 1795
Notes
General characteristics
Class and typeArrogant-class ship of the line
Tons burthen1,615 51⁄94 tons burthen
Length168 ft 2 in (51.26 m) (gundeck)
Beam46 ft 11 in (14.30 m)
Draught12 ft 6 in (3.81 m)
Depth of hold19 ft 9 in (6.02 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 74 guns:
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 28 × 18 pdrs
  • Quarterdeck: 14 × 9 pdrs
  • Forecastle: 4 × 9 pdrs
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