HMS Norwich (1745)

HMS Norwich was a 50-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built according to the 1741 proposals of the 1719 Establishment at Blackwall Yard, and launched on 4 July 1745.

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

History
Great Britain
NameHMS Norwich
Ordered30 September 1743
BuilderPerry, Blackwall Yard
Launched4 July 1745
FateSold, 1768
General characteristics
Class and type1741 proposals 50-gun fourth rate ship of the line
Tons burthen993
Length140 ft (42.7 m) (gundeck)
Beam40 ft (12.2 m)
Depth of hold17 ft 2+1⁄2 in (5.2 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 50 guns:
  • Gundeck: 22 × 24 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 22 × 12 pdrs
  • Quarterdeck: 4 × 6 pdrs
  • Forecastle: 2 × 6 pdrs

Norwich served until 1768, when she was sold out of the navy.

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