HMS Kent (1762)

HMS Kent was a 74-gun Bellona-class third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, designed by Sir Thomas Slade and built by Adam Hayes at Deptford Dockyard and launched on 23 March 1762 .

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

HMS Kent flying the White Ensign (including the pre-1801 Union Flag), from 'The Fleet Offshore' (1780–1790), a piece of anonymous folk art now at Compton Verney Art Gallery.
History
Great Britain
NameHMS Kent
Ordered20 March 1759
BuilderDeptford Dockyard
Launched23 March 1762
FateSold out of the service, 1784
General characteristics
Class and typeBellona-class ship of the line
Tons burthen1,61725⁄94 (bm)
Length168 ft (51 m) (gundeck)
Beam46 ft 9 in (14.25 m)
Draught21 ft 6 in (6.55 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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