HMS Medway (1755)

HMS Medway was a 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built at Deptford Dockyard to the draught specified by the 1745 Establishment, and launched on 14 February 1755. The launch was painted at least twice by John Cleveley the Elder.

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

Medway
History
Great Britain
NameHMS Medway
Ordered24 April 1751
BuilderDeptford Dockyard
Launched14 February 1755
FateBroken up, 1811
General characteristics
Class and type1745 Establishment 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line
Tons burthen1204
Length150 ft (45.7 m) (gundeck)
Beam42 ft 8 in (13.0 m)
Depth of hold18 ft 6 in (5.6 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 60 guns:
  • Gundeck: 24 × 24 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 26 × 18 pdrs
  • Quarterdeck: 8 × 6 pdrs
  • Forecastle: 2 × 6 pdrs

In 1787 Medway was converted to serve as a receiving ship, and remained in this role until 1811, when she was broken up.

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