HMS Ocean (1805)

HMS Ocean was a 98-gun second-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched from Woolwich Dockyard on 24 October 1805. She was the only ship built to her draught, and designed by Sir John Henslow.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Ocean
Ordered4 May 1797
BuilderWoolwich Dockyard
Laid down1 October 1792
Launched24 October 1805
FateBroken up, 1875
NotesDepot ship from 1841
General characteristics
Class and type98-gun second rate ship of the line
Tons burthen227649⁄94 (bm)
Length196 ft (60 m)(gundeck)
Beam51 ft (16 m)
Depth of hold21 ft 6 in (6.55 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • 98 guns:
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32 pdrs
  • Middle gundeck: 30 × 18 pdrs
  • Upper gundeck: 30 × 18 pdrs
  • Quarterdeck: 8 × 12 pdrs
  • Forecastle: 2 × 12 pdrs

She was converted to serve as a depot ship in 1841, and was eventually broken up in 1875. Her figurehead is preserved at Queenborough, Kent.

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