HMS Leopard (1741)

HMS Leopard was a 50-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built according to the 1733 proposals of the 1719 Establishment at Blackwall Yard, and launched on 30 October 1741.

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

History
Great Britain
NameHMS Leopard
Ordered28 April 1740
BuilderPerry, Blackwall Yard
Launched30 October 1741
FateBroken up, 1761
General characteristics
Class and type1733 proposals 50-gun fourth rate ship of the line
Tons burthen872
Length134 ft (40.8 m) (gundeck)
Beam38 ft 6 in (11.7 m)
Depth of hold15 ft 9 in (4.8 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 50 guns:
  • Gundeck: 22 × 18 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 22 × 9 pdrs
  • Quarterdeck: 4 × 6 pdrs
  • Forecastle: 2 × 6 pdrs

Leopard was broken up in 1761.

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